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Cricket rivalry between South Africa and Australia is one of the most thrilling in the sport. Whether in the ODI format, or the fast-paced T20 world, the matches between these two teams are fierce, unpredictable and full of standout performances. Both teams have world-class talent from different generations. Their clashes are a highlight of cricket for fans around the globe.

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SA vs Australia head to head in Tests

**South Africa National Cricket Team vs Australian Men’s Cricket Team Timeline**

The Test rivalry is one of cricket’s oldest and most prestigious. The five-day battles between South Africa and Australia have produced memorable moments, from gritty marathons of batting to fiery fast bowling spells. Each series between these nations is a major event, with dramatic swings in momentum and the best form of competitive cricket.

Team 1	Team 2	Winner	Margin	Match Date
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	5 wickets	Jun 11-14, 2025
Australia	South Africa	drawn	–	Jan 4-8, 2023
Australia	South Africa	Australia	inns & 182 runs	Dec 26-29, 2022
Australia	South Africa	Australia	6 wickets	Dec 17-18, 2022
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	492 runs	Mar 30-Apr 3, 2018
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	322 runs	Mar 22-25, 2018
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	6 wickets	Mar 9-12, 2018
South Africa	Australia	Australia	118 runs	Mar 1-5, 2018
Australia	South Africa	Australia	7 wickets	Nov 24-27, 2016
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	inns & 80 runs	Nov 12-15, 2016
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	177 runs	Nov 3-7, 2016
South Africa	Australia	Australia	245 runs	Mar 1-5, 2014
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	231 runs	Feb 20-23, 2014
South Africa	Australia	Australia	281 runs	Feb 12-15, 2014
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	309 runs	Nov 30-Dec 3, 2012
Australia	South Africa	drawn	–	Nov 22-26, 2012
Australia	South Africa	drawn	–	Nov 9-13, 2012
South Africa	Australia	Australia	2 wickets	Nov 17-21, 2011
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	8 wickets	Nov 9-11, 2011
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	inns & 20 runs	Mar 19-22, 2009
South Africa	Australia	Australia	175 runs	Mar 6-10, 2009
South Africa	Australia	Australia	162 runs	Feb 26-Mar 2, 2009
Australia	South Africa	Australia	103 runs	Jan 3-7, 2009
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	9 wickets	Dec 26-30, 2008
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	6 wickets	Dec 17-21, 2008
South Africa	Australia	Australia	2 wickets	Mar 31-Apr 4, 2006
South Africa	Australia	Australia	112 runs	Mar 24-28, 2006
South Africa	Australia	Australia	7 wickets	Mar 16-18, 2006
Australia	South Africa	Australia	8 wickets	Jan 2-6, 2006
Australia	South Africa	Australia	184 runs	Dec 26-30, 2005
Australia	South Africa	drawn	–	Dec 16-20, 2005
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	5 wickets	Mar 15-18, 2002
South Africa	Australia	Australia	4 wickets	Mar 8-12, 2002
South Africa	Australia	Australia	inns & 360 runs	Feb 22-24, 2002
Australia	South Africa	Australia	10 wickets	Jan 2-5, 2002
Australia	South Africa	Australia	9 wickets	Dec 26-29, 2001
Australia	South Africa	Australia	246 runs	Dec 14-18, 2001
Australia	South Africa	drawn	–	Jan 30-Feb 3, 1998
Australia	South Africa	Australia	inns & 21 runs	Jan 2-5, 1998
Australia	South Africa	drawn	–	Dec 26-30, 1997
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	8 wickets	Mar 21-24, 1997
South Africa	Australia	Australia	2 wickets	Mar 14-17, 1997
South Africa	Australia	Australia	inns & 196 runs	Feb 28-Mar 4, 1997
South Africa	Australia	drawn	–	Mar 25-29, 1994
South Africa	Australia	Australia	9 wickets	Mar 17-21, 1994
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	197 runs	Mar 4-8, 1994
Australia	South Africa	Australia	191 runs	Jan 28-Feb 1, 1994
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	5 runs	Jan 2-6, 1994
Australia	South Africa	drawn	–	Dec 26-30, 1993
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	323 runs	Mar 5-10, 1970
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	307 runs	Feb 19-24, 1970
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	inns & 129 runs	Feb 5-9, 1970
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	170 runs	Jan 22-27, 1970
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	7 wickets	Feb 24-28, 1967
South Africa	Australia	drawn	–	Feb 3-8, 1967
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	8 wickets	Jan 20-25, 1967
South Africa	Australia	Australia	6 wickets	Dec 31, 1966 – Jan 5, 1967
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	233 runs	Dec 23-28, 1966
Australia	South Africa	drawn	–	Feb 7-12, 1964
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	10 wickets	Jan 24-29, 1964
Australia	South Africa	drawn	–	Jan 10-15, 1964
Australia	South Africa	Australia	8 wickets	Jan 1-6, 1964
Australia	South Africa	drawn	–	Dec 6-11, 1963
South Africa	Australia	Australia	8 wickets	Feb 28-Mar 4, 1958
South Africa	Australia	Australia	10 wickets	Feb 7-12, 1958
South Africa	Australia	drawn	–	Jan 24-29, 1958
South Africa	Australia	Australia	inns & 141 runs	Dec 31, 1957 – Jan 3, 1958
South Africa	Australia	drawn	–	Dec 23-28, 1957
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	6 wickets	Feb 6-12, 1953
Australia	South Africa	drawn	–	Jan 24-29, 1953
Australia	South Africa	Australia	inns & 38 runs	Jan 9-13, 1953
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	82 runs	Dec 24-30, 1952
Australia	South Africa	Australia	96 runs	Dec 5-10, 1952
South Africa	Australia	Australia	inns & 259 runs	Mar 3-6, 1950
South Africa	Australia	drawn	–	Feb 10-14, 1950
South Africa	Australia	Australia	5 wickets	Jan 20-24, 1950
South Africa	Australia	Australia	8 wickets	Dec 31, 1949 – Jan 4, 1950
South Africa	Australia	Australia	inns & 85 runs	Dec 24-28, 1949
South Africa	Australia	Australia	inns & 6 runs	Feb 28-Mar 3, 1936
South Africa	Australia	Australia	inns & 184 runs	Feb 15-17, 1936
South Africa	Australia	Australia	inns & 78 runs	Jan 1-4, 1936
South Africa	Australia	drawn	–	Dec 24-28, 1935
South Africa	Australia	Australia	9 wickets	Dec 14-18, 1935
Australia	Australia	Australia	inns & 72 runs	Feb 12-15, 1932
Australia	South Africa	Australia	10 wickets	Jan 29-Feb 2, 1932
Australia	South Africa	Australia	169 runs	Dec 31, 1931 – Jan 6, 1932
Australia	South Africa	Australia	inns & 155 runs	Dec 18-21, 1931
Australia	South Africa	Australia	inns & 163 runs	Nov 27-Dec 3, 1931
South Africa	Australia	Australia	10 wickets	Nov 26-29, 1921
South Africa	Australia	drawn	–	Nov 12-16, 1921
South Africa	Australia	drawn	–	Nov 5-9, 1921
Australia	South Africa	drawn	–	Aug 5-7, 1912
Australia	South Africa	Australia	10 wickets	Jul 15-17, 1912
Australia	South Africa	Australia	inns & 88 runs	May 27-28, 1912
Australia	South Africa	Australia	7 wickets	Mar 3-7, 1911
Australia	South Africa	Australia	530 runs	Feb 17-21, 1911
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	38 runs	Jan 7-13, 1911
Australia	South Africa	Australia	89 runs	Dec 31, 1910 – Jan 4, 1911
Australia	South Africa	Australia	inns & 114 runs	Dec 9-14, 1910
South Africa	Australia	Australia	10 wickets	Nov 8-11, 1902
South Africa	Australia	Australia	159 runs	Oct 18-21, 1902
South Africa	Australia	drawn	–	Oct 11-14, 1902

SA vs Australia in ODIs Head to Head

In One Day Internationals, the contests between South Africa and Australia have been legendary. From high-scoring thrillers to tense chases, both teams have showcased their ability to perform under pressure. Players like AB de Villiers, Jacques Kallis, and Quinton de Kock have delivered remarkable performances for South Africa, while Ricky Ponting, Michael Clarke, and Glenn Maxwell have stood tall for Australia.

Team 1	Team 2	Winner	Margin	Match Date
Australia	South Africa	Australia	276 runs	Aug 24, 2025
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	84 runs	Aug 22, 2025
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	98 runs	Aug 19, 2025
Australia	South Africa	Australia	3 wickets	Nov 16, 2023
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	134 runs	Oct 12, 2023
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	122 runs	Sep 17, 2023
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	164 runs	Sep 15, 2023
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	111 runs	Sep 12, 2023
South Africa	Australia	Australia	123 runs	Sep 9, 2023
South Africa	Australia	Australia	3 wickets	Sep 7, 2023
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	6 wickets	Mar 7, 2020
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	6 wickets	Mar 4, 2020
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	74 runs	Feb 29, 2020
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	10 runs	Jul 6, 2019
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	40 runs	Nov 11, 2018
Australia	South Africa	Australia	7 runs	Nov 9, 2018
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	6 wickets	Nov 4, 2018
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	31 runs	Oct 12, 2016
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	6 wickets	Oct 9, 2016
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	4 wickets	Oct 5, 2016
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	142 runs	Oct 2, 2016
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	6 wickets	Sep 30, 2016
Australia	South Africa	no result	–	Jun 19, 2016
Australia	South Africa	Australia	36 runs	Jun 11, 2016
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	47 runs	Jun 7, 2016
Australia	South Africa	Australia	2 wickets	Nov 23, 2014
Australia	South Africa	Australia	3 wickets	Nov 21, 2014
Australia	South Africa	Australia	73 runs	Nov 19, 2014
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	3 wickets	Nov 16, 2014
Australia	South Africa	Australia	32 runs	Nov 14, 2014
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	6 wickets	Sep 6, 2014
Australia	South Africa	Australia	62 runs	Sep 2, 2014
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	7 wickets	Aug 27, 2014
South Africa	Australia	Australia	3 wickets	Oct 28, 2011
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	80 runs	Oct 23, 2011
South Africa	Australia	Australia	93 runs	Oct 19, 2011
South Africa	Australia	Australia	47 runs	Apr 17, 2009
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	61 runs	Apr 13, 2009
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	25 runs	Apr 9, 2009
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	7 wickets	Apr 5, 2009
South Africa	Australia	Australia	141 runs	Apr 3, 2009
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	39 runs	Jan 30, 2009
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	8 wickets	Jan 26, 2009
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	3 wickets	Jan 23, 2009
Australia	South Africa	Australia	5 runs	Jan 18, 2009
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	3 wickets	Jan 16, 2009
Australia	South Africa	Australia	7 wickets	Apr 25, 2007
Australia	South Africa	Australia	83 runs	Mar 24, 2007
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	1 wicket	Mar 12, 2006
South Africa	Australia	Australia	1 wicket	Mar 10, 2006
South Africa	Australia	Australia	24 runs	Mar 5, 2006
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	196 runs	Mar 3, 2006
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	6 wickets	Feb 26, 2006
Australia	South Africa	Australia	57 runs	Feb 5, 2006
Australia	South Africa	Australia	80 runs	Feb 3, 2006
Australia	South Africa	Australia	59 runs	Jan 20, 2006
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	5 wickets	Jan 15, 2006
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	65 runs	Apr 9, 2002
South Africa	Australia	Australia	3 wickets	Apr 6, 2002
South Africa	Australia	Australia	8 wickets	Apr 3, 2002
South Africa	Australia	Australia	37 runs	Mar 30, 2002
South Africa	Australia	tied	–	Mar 27, 2002
South Africa	Australia	Australia	45 runs	Mar 24, 2002
South Africa	Australia	Australia	19 runs	Mar 22, 2002
Australia	South Africa	Australia	33 runs	Feb 3, 2002
Australia	South Africa	Australia	8 wickets	Jan 22, 2002
Australia	South Africa	Australia	27 runs	Jan 20, 2002
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	4 wickets	Jan 13, 2002
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	8 runs	Aug 20, 2000
Australia	South Africa	tied	–	Aug 18, 2000
Australia	South Africa	Australia	94 runs	Aug 16, 2000
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	4 wickets	Apr 16, 2000
South Africa	Australia	Australia	5 wickets	Apr 14, 2000
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	6 wickets	Apr 12, 2000
Australia	South Africa	tied	–	Jun 17, 1999
Australia	South Africa	Australia	5 wickets	Jun 13, 1999
Australia	South Africa	Australia	14 runs	Jan 27, 1998
Australia	South Africa	Australia	7 wickets	Jan 26, 1998
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	6 runs	Jan 23, 1998
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	7 wickets	Jan 18, 1998
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	5 wickets	Jan 11, 1998
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	45 runs	Dec 9, 1997
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	67 runs	Dec 4, 1997
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	109 runs	Apr 13, 1997
South Africa	Australia	Australia	5 wickets	Apr 10, 1997
South Africa	Australia	Australia	8 runs	Apr 8, 1997
South Africa	Australia	Australia	15 runs	Apr 5, 1997
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	46 runs	Apr 2, 1997
South Africa	Australia	Australia	7 wickets	Mar 31, 1997
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	6 wickets	Mar 29, 1997
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	8 wickets	Nov 1, 1996
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	2 wickets	Oct 25, 1996
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	7 wickets	Oct 19, 1996
Australia	South Africa	Australia	3 wickets	Feb 15, 1995
Australia	South Africa	Australia	3 wickets	Oct 24, 1994
Australia	South Africa	Australia	22 runs	Oct 18, 1994
Australia	South Africa	Australia	6 runs	Oct 12, 1994
South Africa	Australia	Australia	1 run	Apr 8, 1994
South Africa	Australia	Australia	36 runs	Apr 6, 1994
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	26 runs	Apr 4, 1994
South Africa	Australia	Australia	7 wickets	Apr 2, 1994
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	7 wickets	Feb 24, 1994
South Africa	Australia	Australia	88 runs	Feb 22, 1994
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	56 runs	Feb 20, 1994
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	5 runs	Feb 19, 1994
Australia	South Africa	Australia	35 runs	Jan 25, 1994
Australia	South Africa	Australia	69 runs	Jan 23, 1994
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	28 runs	Jan 21, 1994
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	82 runs	Jan 16, 1994
Australia	South Africa	Australia	48 runs	Jan 9, 1994
Australia	South Africa	Australia	103 runs	Dec 14, 1993
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	7 wickets	Dec 9, 1993
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	9 wickets	Feb 26, 1992

South Africa vs Australia in T20s

In the shorter T20 format, the rivalry takes on an even sharper edge. The quick pace of the game allows explosive hitters and clever bowlers to shine, making every match a spectacle. South Africa has seen stars like David Miller and Kagiso Rabada rise to the occasion, while Australia has unleashed the power of David Warner, Aaron Finch, and Mitchell Starc. Their head-to-head battles often deliver breathtaking moments.

Team 1	Team 2	Winner	Margin	Match Date
Australia	South Africa	Australia	2 wickets	Aug 16, 2025
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	53 runs	Aug 12, 2025
Australia	South Africa	Australia	17 runs	Aug 10, 2025
South Africa	Australia	Australia	5 wickets	Sep 3, 2023
South Africa	Australia	Australia	8 wickets	Sep 1, 2023
South Africa	Australia	Australia	111 runs	Aug 30, 2023
Australia	South Africa	Australia	5 wickets	Oct 23, 2021
South Africa	Australia	Australia	97 runs	Feb 26, 2020
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	12 runs	Feb 23, 2020
South Africa	Australia	Australia	107 runs	Feb 21, 2020
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	21 runs	Nov 17, 2018
South Africa	Australia	Australia	6 wickets	Mar 9, 2016
South Africa	Australia	Australia	5 wickets	Mar 6, 2016
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	3 wickets	Mar 4, 2016
Australia	South Africa	Australia	2 wickets	Nov 9, 2014
Australia	South Africa	Australia	7 wickets	Nov 7, 2014
Australia	South Africa	South Africa	7 wickets	Nov 5, 2014
South Africa	Australia	Australia	6 wickets	Mar 14, 2014
South Africa	Australia	Australia	5 wickets	Mar 12, 2014
Australia	South Africa	Australia	8 wickets	Sep 30, 2012
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	3 wickets	Oct 16, 2011
South Africa	Australia	Australia	5 wickets	Oct 13, 2011
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	17 runs	Mar 29, 2009
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	4 wickets	Mar 27, 2009
Australia	South Africa	Australia	6 wickets	Jan 13, 2009
Australia	South Africa	Australia	52 runs	Jan 11, 2009
South Africa	Australia	South Africa	2 runs	Feb 24, 2006
Australia	South Africa	Australia	95 runs	Jan 9, 2006

Conclusion

Whether in ODIs or T20s, clashes between South Africa and Australia are more than just cricket matches, they’re battles of pride, skill, and resilience. With a mix of seasoned veterans and emerging talent, both teams continue to push each other to new heights, ensuring that every encounter adds another memorable chapter to their rich cricketing rivalry.

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