Head to head · T20I
South Africa vs Sri Lanka T20I head to head record
Data through 3 June 2024Last updated 3 June 2024
In 18 T20I meetings between 2012 and 2024, South Africa won 12 and Sri Lanka won 5. South Africa lead the head-to-head in the data by 7 wins. In the last 5 meetings, South Africa won 5 and Sri Lanka won 0. The highest total in the fixture is 198/2 by South Africa (24 Mar 2019).
Matches
18
2012–2024
South Africa won
12
Sri Lanka won
5
Tied / drawn / NR
1 / 0 / 0
Wins per year
Show as table
| Year | South Africa wins | Sri Lanka wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
Last 10 South Africa vs Sri Lanka matches
| Date | Teams | Result | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 24 Mar 2019 | South Africa 198/2 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 137 (15.4 ov) | South Africa won by 45 runs (D/L) | The Wanderers Stadium |
| 22 Mar 2019 | South Africa 180/3 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 164/9 (20 ov) | South Africa won by 16 runs | SuperSport Park |
| 19 Mar 2019 | South Africa 134/8 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 134/7 (20 ov) | Match tied (South Africa won the Super Over) | Newlands |
| 14 Aug 2018 | South Africa 98 (16.4 ov) Sri Lanka 99/7 (16 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 3 wickets | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 25 Jan 2017 | South Africa 169/5 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 170/5 (19.5 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets | Newlands |
Biggest wins
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 32 runs | Sri Lanka | T20I | 22 Sep 2012 | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium |
| South Africa | 28 runs | Sri Lanka | T20I | 10 Sep 2021 | R Premadasa Stadium |
| South Africa | 22 runs | Sri Lanka | T20I | 4 Aug 2013 | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium |
| South Africa | 10 wickets | Sri Lanka | T20I | 14 Sep 2021 | R Premadasa Stadium |
| South Africa | 9 wickets | Sri Lanka | T20I | 12 Sep 2021 | R Premadasa Stadium |
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 5 runs | South Africa | T20I | 22 Mar 2014 | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium |
| Sri Lanka | 6 wickets | South Africa | T20I | 6 Aug 2013 | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium |
| Sri Lanka | 5 wickets | South Africa | T20I | 25 Jan 2017 | Newlands |
Highest and lowest totals
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 198/2 | 20 | Sri Lanka | 24 Mar 2019 | Won |
| South Africa | 180/3 | 20 | Sri Lanka | 22 Mar 2019 | Won |
| Sri Lanka | 170/5 | 19.5 | South Africa | 25 Jan 2017 | Won |
| South Africa | 169/5 | 20 | Sri Lanka | 25 Jan 2017 | Lost |
| Sri Lanka | 165/7 | 20 | South Africa | 22 Mar 2014 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 77 | 19.1 | South Africa | 3 Jun 2024 | Lost |
| South Africa | 98 | 16.4 | Sri Lanka | 14 Aug 2018 | Lost |
| Sri Lanka | 103 | 18.1 | South Africa | 12 Sep 2021 | Lost |
| South Africa | 113 | 19.3 | Sri Lanka | 22 Jan 2017 | Lost |
| Sri Lanka | 120 | 19.3 | South Africa | 28 Mar 2016 | Lost |
Most runs in South Africa vs Sri Lanka matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reeza Hendricks | South Africa | 10 | 326 | 36.22 | 124.9 | 66 | 0 |
| Quinton de Kock | South Africa | 12 | 292 | 29.20 | 110.6 | 59 | 0 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | South Africa | 9 | 262 | 52.40 | 137.9 | 51 | 0 |
| David Miller | South Africa | 12 | 251 | 27.89 | 140.2 | 41 | 0 |
| Dinesh Chandimal | Sri Lanka | 11 | 197 | 24.62 | 100.5 | 66 | 0 |
| Niroshan Dickwella | Sri Lanka | 6 | 191 | 31.83 | 154.0 | 68 | 0 |
| Kusal Perera | Sri Lanka | 8 | 173 | 21.62 | 114.6 | 61 | 0 |
| Faf du Plessis | South Africa | 6 | 170 | 28.33 | 105.6 | 85 | 0 |
| AB de Villiers | South Africa | 7 | 168 | 33.60 | 144.8 | 63 | 0 |
| Angelo Mathews | Sri Lanka | 8 | 138 | 19.71 | 107.0 | 54 | 0 |
Most wickets in South Africa vs Sri Lanka matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imran Tahir | South Africa | 9 | 14 | 13.07 | 5.38 | 3/18 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | South Africa | 7 | 11 | 13.27 | 5.62 | 3/17 |
| Nuwan Kulasekara | Sri Lanka | 7 | 10 | 15.80 | 7.52 | 2/10 |
| Lakshan Sandakan | Sri Lanka | 3 | 8 | 8.12 | 5.42 | 4/23 |
| Anrich Nortje | South Africa | 4 | 8 | 8.88 | 5.07 | 4/7 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Sri Lanka | 5 | 8 | 15.25 | 6.31 | 3/20 |
| Dale Steyn | South Africa | 5 | 8 | 17.38 | 8.18 | 2/10 |
| Sachithra Senanayake | Sri Lanka | 4 | 7 | 10.57 | 4.62 | 3/14 |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | South Africa | 5 | 7 | 18.00 | 8.40 | 4/24 |
| Wayne Parnell | South Africa | 6 | 7 | 21.57 | 7.95 | 2/8 |
Where they met
| Ground | Played | South Africa won | Sri Lanka won |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Premadasa Stadium | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Newlands | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| The Wanderers Stadium | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| SuperSport Park | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nassau County International Cricket Stadium | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the South Africa vs Sri Lanka T20I head to head record?
18 matches: South Africa won 12, Sri Lanka won 5, tied 1, drawn 0, no result 0 (data 2012–2024).
Who won the last South Africa vs Sri Lanka T20I match?
South Africa won by 6 wickets (3 Jun 2024).
What is the highest score in South Africa vs Sri Lanka T20I matches?
198/2 by South Africa on 24 Mar 2019.
Who has scored the most runs in South Africa vs Sri Lanka T20I matches?
Reeza Hendricks (South Africa), 326 runs in 10 innings.
Who has taken the most wickets in South Africa vs Sri Lanka T20I matches?
Imran Tahir (South Africa), 14 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.