List of Australia Test cricket records against South Africa
This is a list of Australian Test cricket records against South Africa. It is based on the List of Australia Test cricket records, but concentrates solely on records dealing with the Australian Test cricket team, and any cricketers who have played for that team, against the South Africa Test cricket team. Australia played its first recognised Test cricket match against South Africa in October 1902, and the records listed here date from that time.
Listing criteria
In general the top ten are listed in each category (except when there is a tie for the last place among the ten, when all the tied record holders are noted).
Listing notation
Team notation
- (300-3) indicates that a team scored 300 runs for three wickets and the innings was closed, either due to a successful run chase or if no playing time remained.
- (300-3 d) indicates that a team scored 300 runs for three wickets, and declared its innings closed.
- (300) indicates that a team scored 300 runs and was all out, either by losing all ten wickets or by having one or more batsmen unable to bat and losing the remaining wickets.
Batting notation
- (100) indicates that a batsman scored 100 runs and was out.
- (100*) indicates that a batsman scored 100 runs and was not out.
Bowling notation
- (5-100) indicates that a bowler has captured 5 wickets while giving away 100 runs.
Currently playing
- Record holders who are currently playing Test cricket (i.e. their record details listed could change) are shown in bold
Team records
Team wins, losses, ties, and draws
Matches played
Team | 1st Test | Matches | Won | Lost | Drawn | Tied | % Won |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 1902 | 91 | 50 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 54.94 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 4 November 2014. |
Highest scores (Innings)
Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 652-7d | Johannesburg | 2001–02 | |
2 | 628-8d | Johannesburg | 1996–97 | |
3 | 578 | Melbourne | 1910–11 | |
4 | 565-5d | Brisbane | 2012–13 | |
5 | 554 | Sydney | 2001–02 | |
6 | 550 | Adelaide | 2012–13 | |
7 | 549-7d | Port Elizabeth | 1949–50 | |
8 | 542 | Cape Town | 1966–67 | |
9 | 530 | Adelaide | 1952–53 | |
10 | 528-8d | Perth | 2005–06 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 4 November 2014. |
Lowest scores (Innings)
Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 47 | Cape Town | 2011–12 | |
2 | 75 | Durban | 1949–50 | |
3 | 85 | Hobart | 2016–17 | |
4 | 108 | Port Elizabeth | 1996–97 | |
5 | 111 | Sydney | 1993–94 | |
6 | 143 | Johannesburg | 1966–67 | |
7 | 147 | Durban | 1966–67 | |
8 | 153 | Melbourne | 1931–32 | |
9 | 157 | Durban | 1969–70 | |
10 | 163 | Durban | 1957–58 | |
163 | Perth | 2012–13 | ||
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 12 November 2016. |
Greatest win margins (by innings)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Innings and 360 runs | Johannesburg | 2001–02 | |
2 | Innings and 259 runs | Port Elizabeth | 1949–50 | |
3 | Innings and 196 runs | Johannesburg | 1996–97 | |
4 | Innings and 184 runs | Johannesburg | 1935–36 | |
5 | Innings and 163 runs | Brisbane | 1931–32 | |
6 | Innings and 155 runs | Sydney | 1931–32 | |
7 | Innings and 141 runs | Cape Town | 1957–58 | |
8 | Innings and 114 runs | Sydney | 1910–11 | |
9 | Innings and 88 runs | Manchester | 1912 | |
10 | Innings and 85 runs | Johannesburg | 1949–50 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 21 November 2008. |
Greatest win margins (by wickets)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 wickets | Cape Town | 1902–03 | |
10 wickets | Lord's | 1912 | ||
10 wickets | Cape Town | 1921–22 | ||
10 wickets | Adelaide | 1931–32 | ||
10 wickets | Johannesburg | 1957–58 | ||
10 wickets | Sydney | 2001–02 | ||
7 | 9 wickets | Durban | 1935–36 | |
9 wickets | Cape Town | 1993–1994 | ||
9 wickets | Melbourne | 2001–02 | ||
10 | 8 wickets | Cape Town | 1949–50 | |
8 wickets | Port Elizabeth | 1957–58 | ||
8 wickets | Melbourne | 1963–64 | ||
8 wickets | Sydney | 2005–06 | ||
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 21 November 2008. |
Greatest win margins (by runs)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 530 runs | Melbourne | 1910–11 | |
2 | 281 runs | Centurion | 2013–14 | |
3 | 246 runs | Adelaide | 2001–02 | |
4 | 245 runs | Cape Town | 2013–14 | |
5 | 191 runs | Adelaide | 1993–94 | |
6 | 184 runs | Melbourne | 2005–06 | |
7 | 175 runs | Durban | 2008–09 | |
8 | 169 runs | Melbourne | 1931–32 | |
9 | 162 runs | Johannesburg | 2008–09 | |
10 | 159 runs | Johannesburg | 1902–03 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 4 November 2014. |
Narrowest win margins (by wickets)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 wickets | Port Elizabeth | 1996–97 | |
2 wickets | Johannesburg | 2005–06 | ||
2 wickets | Johannesburg | 2011–12 | ||
4 | 4 wickets | Cape Town | 2001–02 | |
5 | 5 wickets | Durban | 1949–50 | |
6 | 6 wickets | Cape Town | 1966–67 | |
7 | 7 wickets | Cape Town | 2005–06 | |
8 | 8 wickets | Cape Town | 1949–50 | |
8 wickets | Port Elizabeth | 1957–58 | ||
8 wickets | Melbourne | 1963–64 | ||
8 wickets | Sydney | 2005–06 | ||
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 4 November 2014. |
Narrowest win margins (by runs)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 89 runs | Melbourne | 1910–11 | |
2 | 96 runs | Brisbane | 1953-53 | |
3 | 103 runs | Sydney | 2008–09 | |
4 | 112 runs | Durban | 2005–06 | |
5 | 159 runs | Johannesburg | 1902–03 | |
6 | 162 runs | Johannesburg | 2008–09 | |
7 | 169 runs | Melbourne | 1931–32 | |
8 | 184 runs | Melbourne | 2005–06 | |
9 | 191 runs | Adelaide | 1993–94 | |
10 | 245 runs | Cape Town | 2013–14 | |
Source: Cricinfo.com. Last updated: 4 November 2014. |
Greatest loss margins (by innings)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Innings and 129 | Durban | 1969–70 | |
2 | Innings and 20 runs | Cape Town | 2008–09 | |
Note: a South Africa win against Australia by an innings has only occurred on 2 occasions. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 23 March 2009. |
Greatest loss margins (by wickets)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 wickets | Adelaide | 1963–64 | |
2 | 9 wickets | Melbourne | 2008–09 | |
3 | 8 wickets | Durban | 1966–67 | |
8 wickets | Centurion | 1996–97 | ||
8 wickets | Cape Town | 2011–12 | ||
6 | 7 wickets | Port Elizabeth | 1966–67 | |
7 | 6 wickets | Melbourne | 1952–53 | |
6 wickets | Perth | 2008–09 | ||
9 | 5 wickets | Durban | 2001–02 | |
Note: a South Africa win against Australia by a wickets margin has only occurred on 9 occasions. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 4 November 2014. |
Greatest loss margins (by runs)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 323 runs | Port Elizabeth | 1969–70 | |
2 | 309 runs | Perth | 2012–13 | |
3 | 307 runs | Johannesburg | 1969–70 | |
4 | 233 runs | Johannesburg | 1966–67 | |
5 | 231 runs | Port Elizabeth | 2013–14 | |
6 | 197 runs | Johannesburg | 1993–94 | |
7 | 170 runs | Cape Town | 1969–70 | |
8 | 82 runs | Melbourne | 1952–53 | |
9 | 38 runs | Adelaide | 1910–11 | |
10 | 5 runs | Sydney | 1993–94 | |
Note: a South Africa win against Australia by a runs margin has only occurred on 10 occasions. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 4 November 2014. |
Narrowest loss margins (by wickets)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 wickets | Durban | 2001–02 | |
2 | 6 wickets | Melbourne | 1952–53 | |
6 wickets | Perth | 2008–09 | ||
4 | 7 wickets | Port Elizabeth | 1966–67 | |
5 | 8 wickets | Durban | 1966–67 | |
8 wickets | Centurion | 1996–97 | ||
8 wickets | Cape Town | 2011–12 | ||
8 | 9 wickets | Melbourne | 2008–09 | |
9 | 10 wickets | Adelaide | 1963–64 | |
Note: a South Africa win against Australia by a wickets margin has only occurred on 9 occasions. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 4 November 2014. |
Narrowest loss margins (by runs)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 runs | Sydney | 1993–94 | |
2 | 38 runs | Adelaide | 1910–11 | |
3 | 82 runs | Melbourne | 1952–53 | |
4 | 170 runs | Cape Town | 1969–70 | |
5 | 197 runs | Johannesburg | 1993–94 | |
6 | 231 runs | Port Elizabeth | 2013–14 | |
7 | 233 runs | Johannesburg | 1966–67 | |
8 | 307 runs | Johannesburg | 1969–70 | |
9 | 309 runs | Perth | 2012–13 | |
10 | 323 runs | Port Elizabeth | 1969–70 | |
Note: a South Africa win against Australia by a wickets margin has only occurred on 10 occasions. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 4 November 2014. |
Individual records
Individual records (appearances)
Most career matches
Rank | Appearances | Player | Span |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 26 | Ricky Ponting | 1997–2012 |
2 | 24 | Shane Warne | 1993–2006 |
3 | 19 | Matthew Hayden | 1994–2009 |
4 | 18 | Mark Waugh | 1993–2002 |
5 | 17 | Glenn McGrath | 1994–2006 |
17 | Michael Hussey | 2005-12 | |
7 | 16 | Steve Waugh | 1994–2002 |
8 | 14 | Neil Harvey | 1949–58 |
14 | Bill Lawry | 1963–70 | |
14 | Brett Lee | 2001–08 | |
14 | Michael Clarke | 2008–2015 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 19 April 2016. |
Individual records (batting)
Highest individual score
Rank | Runs | Player | Match | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 299* | Don Bradman | Adelaide | 1931–32 | |
2 | 259* | Michael Clarke | Brisbane | 2012–13 | |
3 | 230 | Michael Clarke | Adelaide | 2012–13 | |
4 | 226 | Don Bradman | Brisbane | 1931–32 | |
5 | 214* | Victor Trumper | Adelaide | 1910–11 | |
6 | 214 | Greg Blewett | Johannesburg | 1996–97 | |
7 | 205 | Neil Harvey | Melbourne | 1952–53 | |
8 | 204* | Adam Gilchrist | Johannesburg | 2001–02 | |
9 | 203* | Brad Hodge | Perth | 2005–06 | |
10 | 203 | Herbie Collins | Johannesburg | 1921–22 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 19 April 2016. |
Most career runs
Rank | Runs | Player | Matches | Innings | Not Out | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2132 | Ricky Ponting | 26 | 48 | 3 | 47.37 |
2 | 1625 | Neil Harvey | 14 | 23 | 3 | 81.25 |
3 | 1487 | Michael Clarke | 14 | 27 | 5 | 67.59 |
4 | 1486 | Matthew Hayden | 19 | 36 | 2 | 43.70 |
5 | 1147 | Steve Waugh | 16 | 25 | 2 | 49.86 |
6 | 1135 | Mark Waugh | 18 | 29 | 2 | 42.03 |
7 | 1108 | Michael Hussey | 17 | 31 | 2 | 38.20 |
8 | 985 | Bill Lawry | 14 | 28 | 1 | 36.48 |
9 | 982 | Warren Bardsley | 11 | 17 | 1 | 61.37 |
10 | 980 | Bob Simpson | 15 | 27 | 2 | 39.20 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 19 April 2016. |
Most career 50+ scores
Rank | 50+s | Player | Matches | Innings | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 19 | Ricky Ponting | 26 | 48 | 47.37 |
2 | 13 | Neil Harvey | 14 | 23 | 81.25 |
3 | 11 | Matthew Hayden | 19 | 36 | 43.70 |
4 | 9 | Warren Bardsley | 11 | 17 | 61.37 |
9 | Steve Waugh | 16 | 25 | 49.86 | |
9 | Mike Hussey | 17 | 31 | 38.20 | |
7 | 8 | Mark Waugh | 18 | 29 | 42.03 |
8 | Michael Clarke | 14 | 27 | 67.59 | |
9 | 7 | Damien Martyn | 11 | 18 | 53.07 |
7 | Ian Redpath | 10 | 20 | 46.52 | |
7 | Bob Simpson | 15 | 27 | 39.20 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 19 April 2016. |
Most career 100s
Rank | 100s | Player | Matches | Innings | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 8 | Neil Harvey | 14 | 23 | 81.25 |
8 | Ricky Ponting | 26 | 48 | 47.37 | |
3 | 6 | Matthew Hayden | 19 | 36 | 43.70 |
4 | 5 | Michael Clarke | 14 | 27 | 67.59 |
5 | 4 | Don Bradman | 5 | 5 | 201.50 |
4 | Damien Martyn | 11 | 18 | 53.07 | |
4 | Mark Waugh | 18 | 29 | 42.03 | |
4 | David Warner | 6 | 11 | 68.09 | |
9 | 3 | Jack Fingleton | 6 | 8 | 74.00 |
3 | Clem Hill | 8 | 13 | 62.66 | |
3 | Lindsay Hassett | 10 | 14 | 53.42 | |
3 | Warren Bardsley | 11 | 17 | 61.37 | |
3 | Michael Hussey | 17 | 31 | 38.20 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 19 April 2016. |
Individual records (bowling)
Most career wickets
Rank | Wickets | Player | Matches | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 130 | Shane Warne | 24 | 24.16 |
2 | 77 | Clarrie Grimmett | 10 | 15.57 |
3 | 64 | Mitchell Johnson | 12 | 25.64 |
4 | 57 | Glenn McGrath | 17 | 27.33 |
5 | 52 | Richie Benaud | 13 | 27.17 |
6 | 50 | Bill Whitty | 8 | 17.50 |
50 | Brett Lee | 14 | 34.64 | |
8 | 44 | Bill Johnston | 10 | 25.65 |
9 | 43 | Peter Siddle | 12 | 33.62 |
10 | 41 | Graham McKenzie | 13 | 40.14 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 19 April 2016. |
Best Bowling in an Innings
Rank | Figures | Player | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 8/61 | Mitchell Johnson | Perth | 2008–09 | |
2 | 7/34 | Jack Saunders | Johannesburg | 1902–03 | |
3 | 7/40 | Clarrie Grimmett | Johannesburg | 1935–36 | |
4 | 7/56 | Shane Warne | Sydney | 1993–94 | |
5 | 7/68 | Mitchell Johnson | Centurion | 2013–14 | |
6 | 7/83 | Clarrie Grimmett | Adelaide | 1931–32 | |
7 | 7/100 | Clarrie Grimmett | Durban | 1935–36 | |
8 | 7/116 | Clarrie Grimmett | Adelaide | 1931–32 | |
9 | 6/17 | Bill Whitty | Melbourne | 1910–11 | |
10 | 6/18 | Bert Ironmonger | Melbourne | 1931–32 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 19 April 2016. |
Most career 5-wickets-in-an-innings
Rank | 5s | Player | Matches | Wickets | BBI | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 8 | Clarrie Grimmett | 10 | 77 | 7/40 | 15.57 |
2 | 7 | Shane Warne | 24 | 130 | 7/56 | 24.16 |
3 | 5 | Richie Benaud | 13 | 52 | 5/49 | 27.17 |
4 | 3 | Bert Ironmonger | 4 | 31 | 6/18 | 9.14 |
3 | Bill Whitty | 8 | 50 | 6/17 | 17.50 | |
3 | Bill Johnston | 10 | 44 | 6/44 | 25.65 | |
3 | Graham McKenzie | 13 | 41 | 5/46 | 40.14 | |
3 | Mitchell Johnson | 12 | 64 | 8/61 | 25.64 | |
9 | 2 | Alan Davidson | 5 | 25 | 6/34 | 17.00 |
2 | Ray Lindwall | 8 | 31 | 5/32 | 20.35 | |
2 | Alan Connolly | 7 | 26 | 6/47 | 30.30 | |
2 | Bill O'Reilly | 7 | 34 | 5/20 | 18.64 | |
2 | Brett Lee | 14 | 50 | 5/69 | 34.64 | |
2 | Glenn McGrath | 17 | 57 | 6/86 | 27.33 | |
BBI – Best Bowling in an Innings. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 19 April 2016. |
Most career 10-wickets-in-a-match
Rank | 10s | Player | Matches | Wickets | BBM | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 4 | Clarrie Grimmett | 10 | 77 | 14/199 | 15.57 |
2 | 2 | Shane Warne | 24 | 130 | 12/128 | 24.16 |
2 | Mitchell Johnson | 12 | 64 | 12/127 | 25.64 | |
3 | 1 | Bert Ironmonger | 4 | 31 | 11/24 | 9.14 |
Note: This list includes all Australian players who have taken 10 wickets in a match against South Africa. BBM – Best Bowling in a Match. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 19 April 2016. |
Individual records (fielding)
Most dismissals in Test career (wicketkeeper)
Rank | Dismissals | Player | Caught | Stumped | Matches | Innings |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 44 | Adam Gilchrist | 39 | 5 | 12 | 24 |
2 | 41 | Brad Haddin | 40 | 1 | 11 | 21 |
3 | 38 | Brian Taber | 35 | 3 | 9 | 16 |
4 | 33 | Wally Grout | 29 | 4 | 10 | 19 |
33 | Ian Healy | 31 | 2 | 12 | 22 | |
6 | 27 | Bert Oldfield | 13 | 14 | 11 | 22 |
7 | 21 | Ron Saggers | 13 | 8 | 5 | 9 |
8 | 14 | Gil Langley | 11 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
9 | 13 | Sammy Carter | 9 | 4 | 7 | 14 |
10 | 9 | Matthew Wade | 8 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 19 April 2016. |
Most catches in Test career (non-wicketkeeper)
Rank | Catches | Player | Matches |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 35 | Ricky Ponting | 26 |
2 | 27 | Bob Simpson | 15 |
3 | 22 | Matthew Hayden | 19 |
4 | 19 | Mark Waugh | 18 |
19 | Shane Warne | 24 | |
6 | 18 | Michael Clarke | 14 |
7 | 17 | Mark Taylor | 11 |
8 | 15 | Richie Benaud | 13 |
9 | 12 | Charles Kellaway | 8 |
10 | 11 | Ian Chappell | 9 |
11 | Justin Langer | 11 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 19 April 2016. |
Partnership records
Highest wicket partnerships
Partnership | Runs | Players | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st wicket | 233 | Bill Brown & Jack Fingleton | Cape Town | 1935–36 | |
2nd wicket | 275 | Colin McDonald & Lindsay Hassett | Adelaide | 1952–53 | |
3rd wicket | 242 | Charles Kellaway & Warren Bardsley | Lord's | 1912 | |
4th wicket | 259 | Ed Cowan & Michael Clarke | Brisbane | 2012-13 | |
5th wicket | 385 | Steve Waugh & Greg Blewett | Johannesburg | 1996–1997 | |
6th wicket | 317 | Damien Martyn & Adam Gilchrist | Johannesburg | 2001–02 | |
7th wicket | 160 | Richie Benaud & Graham McKenzie | Sydney | 1963–64 | |
8th wicket | 117 | Marcus North & Mitchell Johnson | Johannesburg | 2008–09 | |
9th wicket | 78 | Don Bradman & Bill O'Reilly | Adelaide | 1931–32 | |
78 | Ken Mackay & Ian Meckiff | Johannesburg | 1957–58 | ||
10th wicket | 107 | Mike Hussey & Glenn McGrath | Melbourne | 2005–06 | |
Source: Cricinfo 1; Cricinfo 2. Last updated: 4 November 2014. |
Highest partnerships by runs
Rank | Partnership | Runs | Players | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 5th wicket | 385 | Steve Waugh & Greg Blewett | Johannesburg | 1996–1997 | |
2 | 6th wicket | 317 | Damien Martyn & Adam Gilchrist | Johannesburg | 2001–02 | |
3 | 2nd wicket | 275 | Colin McDonald & Lindsay Hassett | Adelaide | 1952–53 | |
4 | 2nd wicket | 274 | Bill Woodfull & Don Bradman | Melbourne | 1931–32 | |
5 | 5th wicket | 272 | Michael Clarke & Michael Hussey | Adelaide | 2012-13 | |
6 | 4th wicket | 259 | Ed Cowan & Michael Clarke | Brisbane | 2012-13 | |
7 | 3rd wicket | 242 | Charles Kellaway & Warren Bardsley | Lord's | 1912 | |
8 | 1st wicket | 233 | Bill Brown & Jack Fingleton | Cape Town | 1935–36 | |
5th wicket | 233 | Shaun Marsh & Steve Smith | Centurion | 2013-14 | ||
10 | 5th wicket | 228 | Michael Clarke & Michael Hussey | Brisbane | 2012-13 | |
Source: Cricinfo . Last updated: 4 November 2014. |
See also
- Portal:Cricket
- Cricket statistics
- List of Test cricket records
- List of Australia Test cricket records
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