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South Africa vs Zimbabwe ODI head to head record
Data through 6 October 2018Last updated 6 October 2018
South Africa and Zimbabwe met 25 times in ODI matches in the data (2003–2018). South Africa won 25 and Zimbabwe won 0. South Africa lead the head-to-head in the data by 25 wins. In the last 5 meetings, South Africa won 5 and Zimbabwe won 0. The highest total in the fixture is 418/5 by South Africa (20 Sep 2006).
Matches
25
2003–2018
South Africa won
25
Zimbabwe won
0
Wins per year
Show as table
| Year | South Africa wins | Zimbabwe wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
Last 10 South Africa vs Zimbabwe matches
| Date | Teams | Result | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct 2018 | Zimbabwe 228 (49.3 ov) South Africa 231/6 (45.5 ov) | South Africa won by 4 wickets | Boland Park |
| 3 Oct 2018 | South Africa 198 (47.3 ov) Zimbabwe 78 (24 ov) | South Africa won by 120 runs | Mangaung Oval |
| 30 Sep 2018 | Zimbabwe 117 (34.1 ov) South Africa 119/5 (26.1 ov) | South Africa won by 5 wickets | Diamond Oval |
| 15 Feb 2015 | South Africa 339/4 (50 ov) Zimbabwe 277 (48.2 ov) | South Africa won by 62 runs | Seddon Park |
| 4 Sep 2014 | Zimbabwe 208 (47.2 ov) South Africa 271/6 (50 ov) | South Africa won by 63 runs | Harare Sports Club |
| 29 Aug 2014 | Zimbabwe 170 (38.3 ov) South Africa 231 (49.5 ov) | South Africa won by 61 runs | Harare Sports Club |
| 21 Aug 2014 | Zimbabwe 165 (39.5 ov) South Africa 171/3 (27.2 ov) | South Africa won by 7 wickets | Queens Sports Club |
| 19 Aug 2014 | Zimbabwe 196 (49.1 ov) South Africa 257 (49.4 ov) | South Africa won by 61 runs | Queens Sports Club |
| 17 Aug 2014 | Zimbabwe 216 (49.5 ov) South Africa 309/3 (50 ov) | South Africa won by 93 runs | Queens Sports Club |
| 22 Oct 2010 | South Africa 399/6 (50 ov) Zimbabwe 127 (29 ov) | South Africa won by 272 runs | Willowmoore Park |
Biggest wins
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 272 runs | Zimbabwe | ODI | 22 Oct 2010 | Willowmoore Park |
| South Africa | 212 runs | Zimbabwe | ODI | 10 Nov 2009 | SuperSport Park |
| South Africa | 171 runs | Zimbabwe | ODI | 20 Sep 2006 | Sedgars Park |
| South Africa | 8 wickets | Zimbabwe | ODI | 25 Aug 2007 | Harare Sports Club |
| South Africa | 8 wickets | Zimbabwe | ODI | 17 Oct 2010 | Senwes Park |
Highest and lowest totals
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 418/5 | 50 | Zimbabwe | 20 Sep 2006 | Won |
| South Africa | 399/6 | 50 | Zimbabwe | 22 Oct 2010 | Won |
| South Africa | 351/6 | 50 | Zimbabwe | 15 Oct 2010 | Won |
| South Africa | 339/4 | 50 | Zimbabwe | 15 Feb 2015 | Won |
| South Africa | 331/5 | 50 | Zimbabwe | 10 Nov 2009 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 78 | 24 | South Africa | 3 Oct 2018 | Lost |
| Zimbabwe | 117 | 34.1 | South Africa | 30 Sep 2018 | Lost |
| Zimbabwe | 119 | 34.3 | South Africa | 10 Nov 2009 | Lost |
| Zimbabwe | 127 | 29 | South Africa | 22 Oct 2010 | Lost |
| Zimbabwe | 136 | 37.2 | South Africa | 25 Feb 2005 | Lost |
Most runs in South Africa vs Zimbabwe matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Paul Duminy | South Africa | 19 | 685 | 76.11 | 92.8 | 129 | 3 |
| Brendan Taylor | Zimbabwe | 22 | 587 | 29.35 | 70.6 | 145 | 1 |
| Graeme Smith | South Africa | 12 | 586 | 48.83 | 92.1 | 117 | 1 |
| Hashim Amla | South Africa | 9 | 552 | 69.00 | 92.9 | 122 | 3 |
| Hamilton Masakadza | Zimbabwe | 22 | 537 | 24.41 | 69.8 | 80 | 0 |
| AB de Villiers | South Africa | 13 | 527 | 47.91 | 104.4 | 109 | 3 |
| Tatenda Taibu | Zimbabwe | 13 | 508 | 50.80 | 84.9 | 107 | 2 |
| Elton Chigumbura | Zimbabwe | 20 | 389 | 20.47 | 69.1 | 90 | 0 |
| Sean Williams | Zimbabwe | 17 | 376 | 23.50 | 74.9 | 69 | 0 |
| Faf du Plessis | South Africa | 7 | 340 | 48.57 | 84.2 | 121 | 1 |
Most wickets in South Africa vs Zimbabwe matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imran Tahir | South Africa | 7 | 19 | 12.05 | 3.94 | 6/24 |
| Prosper Utseya | Zimbabwe | 19 | 19 | 48.63 | 5.37 | 5/36 |
| Dale Steyn | South Africa | 7 | 15 | 19.20 | 4.72 | 3/29 |
| Wayne Parnell | South Africa | 7 | 13 | 21.85 | 4.90 | 3/28 |
| Makhaya Ntini | South Africa | 8 | 13 | 23.15 | 4.19 | 4/45 |
| J Theron | South Africa | 3 | 11 | 11.27 | 5.10 | 5/44 |
| Ryan McLaren | South Africa | 6 | 11 | 16.45 | 4.11 | 3/21 |
| Albie Morkel | South Africa | 8 | 11 | 25.82 | 5.26 | 3/20 |
| Andrew Hall | South Africa | 6 | 10 | 17.10 | 3.23 | 3/23 |
| Tendai Chatara | Zimbabwe | 6 | 10 | 24.20 | 5.08 | 3/42 |
Where they met
| Ground | Played | South Africa won | Zimbabwe won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare Sports Club | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Queens Sports Club | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Mangaung Oval | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Willowmoore Park | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| St George's Park | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Goodyear Park | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| The Rose Bowl | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sedgars Park | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the South Africa vs Zimbabwe ODI head to head record?
25 matches: South Africa won 25, Zimbabwe won 0, tied 0, drawn 0, no result 0 (data 2003–2018).
Who won the last South Africa vs Zimbabwe ODI match?
South Africa won by 4 wickets (6 Oct 2018).
What is the highest score in South Africa vs Zimbabwe ODI matches?
418/5 by South Africa on 20 Sep 2006.
Who has scored the most runs in South Africa vs Zimbabwe ODI matches?
Jean-Paul Duminy (South Africa), 685 runs in 19 innings.
Who has taken the most wickets in South Africa vs Zimbabwe ODI matches?
Imran Tahir (South Africa), 19 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.