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South Africa vs Sri Lanka head to head record
Data through 5 December 2024Last updated 5 December 2024
In 81 meetings between 2003 and 2024, South Africa won 50 and Sri Lanka won 28. South Africa lead the head-to-head in the data by 22 wins. In the last 5 meetings, South Africa won 5 and Sri Lanka won 0. The highest total in the fixture is 756/5 by Sri Lanka (27 Jul 2006).
Matches
81
2003–2024
South Africa won
50
Sri Lanka won
28
Tied / drawn / NR
2 / 1 / 0
South Africa vs Sri Lanka by format
| Format | Played | Won | Lost | Tied | Drawn | NR | Win % | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 18 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 58.8% | 2006–2024 |
| ODIs | 45 | 28 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 63.6% | 2003–2023 |
| T20Is | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 70.6% | 2012–2024 |
Wins per year
Show as table
| Year | South Africa wins | Sri Lanka wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 | 5 |
| 2014 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 | 5 |
| 2019 | 8 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
Last 10 South Africa vs Sri Lanka matches
| Date | Teams | Result | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2024 | South Africa 358 & 317 Sri Lanka 328 & 238 | South Africa won by 109 runs | St George's Park |
| 27 Nov 2024 | South Africa 191 & 366/5d Sri Lanka 42 & 282 | South Africa won by 233 runs | Kingsmead |
| 3 Jun 2024 | Sri Lanka 77 (19.1 ov) South Africa 80/4 (16.2 ov) | South Africa won by 6 wickets | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium |
| 7 Oct 2023 | South Africa 428/5 (50 ov) Sri Lanka 326 (44.5 ov) | South Africa won by 102 runs | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| 30 Oct 2021 | Sri Lanka 142 (20 ov) South Africa 146/6 (19.5 ov) | South Africa won by 4 wickets | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| 14 Sep 2021 | Sri Lanka 120/8 (20 ov) South Africa 121/0 (14.4 ov) | South Africa won by 10 wickets | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 12 Sep 2021 | Sri Lanka 103 (18.1 ov) South Africa 105/1 (14.1 ov) | South Africa won by 9 wickets | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 10 Sep 2021 | South Africa 163/5 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 135/6 (20 ov) | South Africa won by 28 runs | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 7 Sep 2021 | Sri Lanka 203/9 (50 ov) South Africa 125 (30 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 78 runs | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 4 Sep 2021 | South Africa 283/6 (47 ov) Sri Lanka 197 (36.4 ov) | South Africa won by 67 runs (D/L) | R Premadasa Stadium |
Biggest wins
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | innings and 118 runs | Sri Lanka | Test | 12 Jan 2017 | The Wanderers Stadium |
| South Africa | innings and 81 runs | Sri Lanka | Test | 15 Dec 2011 | SuperSport Park |
| South Africa | innings and 45 runs | Sri Lanka | Test | 26 Dec 2020 | SuperSport Park |
| South Africa | 10 wickets | Sri Lanka | Test | 3 Jan 2012 | Newlands |
| South Africa | 10 wickets | Sri Lanka | Test | 3 Jan 2021 | The Wanderers Stadium |
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | innings and 153 runs | South Africa | Test | 27 Jul 2006 | Sinhalese Sports Club Ground |
| Sri Lanka | 278 runs | South Africa | Test | 12 Jul 2018 | Galle International Stadium |
| Sri Lanka | 208 runs | South Africa | Test | 26 Dec 2011 | Kingsmead |
| Sri Lanka | 8 wickets | South Africa | ODI | 28 Jul 2013 | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| Sri Lanka | 8 wickets | South Africa | Test | 21 Feb 2019 | St George's Park |
Highest and lowest totals
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 756/5 | South Africa | 27 Jul 2006 | Won | |
| South Africa | 621 | Sri Lanka | 26 Dec 2020 | Won | |
| South Africa | 580/4 | Sri Lanka | 3 Jan 2012 | Won | |
| South Africa | 455/9 | Sri Lanka | 16 Jul 2014 | Won | |
| South Africa | 434 | Sri Lanka | 27 Jul 2006 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 42 | South Africa | 27 Nov 2024 | Lost | |
| Sri Lanka | 43 | 20.1 | South Africa | 11 Jan 2012 | Lost |
| South Africa | 73 | Sri Lanka | 12 Jul 2018 | Lost | |
| Sri Lanka | 77 | 19.1 | South Africa | 3 Jun 2024 | Lost |
| South Africa | 98 | 16.4 | Sri Lanka | 14 Aug 2018 | Lost |
Most runs in South Africa vs Sri Lanka matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faf du Plessis | South Africa | 51 | 2,210 | 49.11 | 73.9 | 199 | 4 |
| Quinton de Kock | South Africa | 56 | 2,208 | 41.66 | 94.0 | 128 | 5 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | 41 | 1,967 | 51.76 | 75.7 | 287 | 4 |
| Hashim Amla | South Africa | 50 | 1,965 | 41.81 | 64.9 | 154 | 7 |
| AB de Villiers | South Africa | 41 | 1,790 | 52.65 | 82.3 | 160 | 3 |
| Angelo Mathews | Sri Lanka | 50 | 1,409 | 32.02 | 61.6 | 97 | 0 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | Sri Lanka | 38 | 1,358 | 36.70 | 62.7 | 374 | 3 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | South Africa | 45 | 1,358 | 41.15 | 80.5 | 155 | 2 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | Sri Lanka | 36 | 1,304 | 39.52 | 86.6 | 115 | 2 |
| Dinesh Chandimal | Sri Lanka | 42 | 1,070 | 28.92 | 60.8 | 92 | 0 |
Most wickets in South Africa vs Sri Lanka matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | South Africa | 44 | 77 | 25.38 | 4.26 | 6/55 |
| Imran Tahir | South Africa | 34 | 61 | 23.16 | 3.75 | 4/26 |
| Dale Steyn | South Africa | 36 | 61 | 27.74 | 3.93 | 5/54 |
| Keshav Maharaj | South Africa | 28 | 51 | 26.96 | 3.55 | 9/129 |
| Rangana Herath | Sri Lanka | 29 | 51 | 28.94 | 2.77 | 6/98 |
| Morne Morkel | South Africa | 30 | 48 | 27.23 | 4.32 | 4/10 |
| Lasith Malinga | Sri Lanka | 35 | 48 | 32.21 | 5.68 | 5/54 |
| Vernon Philander | South Africa | 21 | 43 | 18.91 | 3.08 | 5/45 |
| Suranga Lakmal | Sri Lanka | 31 | 43 | 31.21 | 3.78 | 5/63 |
| Muttiah Muralitharan | Sri Lanka | 12 | 35 | 20.60 | 3.04 | 7/97 |
Where they met
| Ground | Played | South Africa won | Sri Lanka won |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Premadasa Stadium | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| The Wanderers Stadium | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| SuperSport Park | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Kingsmead | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Newlands | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| St George's Park | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the South Africa vs Sri Lanka head to head record?
81 matches: South Africa won 50, Sri Lanka won 28, tied 2, drawn 1, no result 0 (data 2003–2024).
Who won the last South Africa vs Sri Lanka match?
South Africa won by 109 runs (5 Dec 2024).
What is the highest score in South Africa vs Sri Lanka matches?
756/5 by Sri Lanka on 27 Jul 2006.
Who has scored the most runs in South Africa vs Sri Lanka matches?
Faf du Plessis (South Africa), 2,210 runs in 51 innings.
Who has taken the most wickets in South Africa vs Sri Lanka matches?
Kagiso Rabada (South Africa), 77 wickets.
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Past results only, not a prediction. Coverage: Cricsheet data from the early 2000s.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.