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SA vs NZ Head to Head in Test: South Africa National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Test Timeline, Scorecard, Records and Stats

When it comes to the great Test rivalries in discussions with friends or other followers of the game of cricket, one soon realizes that one does not know everything. We might remember some great games or series results, but if you are not aware of their head-to-head records, timelines, records, team stats, and important players. Not having enough clear facts can be annoying, especially since South Africa vs. New Zealand in Test cricket has a rich history that is interesting to delve into.

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The first-ever Test series between South Africa vs New Zealand took place in 1931-32 at AIM Stadium, Christchurch. In many ways, this series marked the opening salvos in what has traditionally been one of the most closely contested rivalries in world cricket, South Africans were decidedly the stronger of the two teams during the early years.

Interesting Facts:  AIM Stadium, Christchurch, also previously known as Jade Stadium, Lancaster Park. First Test Match: 10/01/1930 Last Test Match: 07/12/2006

South Africa vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Record in Test

South Africa vs New Zealand have played 49 times with each other in the Test format. Out of 15 matches, South Africa won 26, New Zealand won 7, and Draw 16.

Total Matches49
South Africa Won26
New Zealand Won7
South Africa Lost7
New Zealand Lost26
Draw16
Tied0
No Result 0

SA vs NZ Head-to-Head Record at Home Ground in Test 

South Africa Record at Home Ground Against New Zealand in Test

South Africa played twenty-five, Test matches against New Zealand at their home ground. South Africa won 17, New Zealand won 3, and Draw 5.

Total Matches25
South Africa Won17
New Zealand won3
South Africa Lost3
New Zealand Lost17
Draw5
Tied0
No Result 0

New Zealand at Home Ground Against South Africa in Test

New Zealand played twenty-four, Test matches against South Africa at their home ground. New Zealand won 4, South Africa won 9, and Draw 11.

Total Matches24
New Zealand Won4
South Africa Won9
New Zealand Lost9
South Africa Lost4
Draw11
Tied0
No Result 0

SA vs NZ Head-to-Head Record at Away Ground in Test

No matches were played, between the  South African and New Zealand national cricket teams.

Total MatchesN/A
South Africa WonN/A
New Zealand wonN/A
South Africa LostN/A
New Zealand LostN/A
DrawN/A
TiedN/A
No Result N/A

SA vs NZ: South Africa national cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team stats & records in Test

Highest Score in SA vs NZ in Test

  • The highest score in a South Africa vs New Zealand Test match is 621/5d (d, declare); achieved by South Africa in Eden Park, Auckland on 27 Feb 1999.

Fact: Eden Park is a sports stadium in Auckland, New Zealand, located three kilometers Southwest of the CBD, between Mount Eden and Kingsland. The capacity of the stadium is 50,000, and it is New Zealand’s national stadium.

Highest Score by SA Against NZ in Test

  • The highest total of South Africa against New Zealand in a Test game is 621/5d; South Africa achieved this feat at Eden Park, Auckland on 27 Feb 1999.

Highest Score by NZ Against SA in Test

  • New Zealand’s highest total against South Africa in the Tests is 595/10, which they made in Eden Park, Auckland on 18 Mar 2004.

Lowest Score in SA vs NZ in Test

  • 45/10 is the lowest-ever total in an SA vs NZ Test match; this total was attained by New Zealand on 2 Jan 2013, at Newlands, Cape Town.

Lowest Score by SA Against NZ in Test

  • South Africa’s lowest total in the Test against New Zealand is 95/10, recorded at AIM Stadium, Christchurch on 9 Jun 2009.

Lowest Score by NZ Against SA in Test

  • The lowest score by New Zealand against South Africa in the Tests is 45/10, which they made at Newlands, Cape Town on 2 Jan 2013.

South Africa national cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team Stats: Individual Records in SA vs NZ Test

Most runs & Highest Score in South Africa vs New Zealand Test

Jacques Kallis scored the most runs in South Africa vs New Zealand Tests for South Africa against the Kiwis, while Stephen Fleming scored the most runs for New Zealand in Tests. Daryll Cullinan registered the highest score for a South African batsman representing the country against New Zealand in a Test. At the same time, Stephen Fleming did the same for the Kiwis against South Africa.

StatsSANZ
Most RunJacques Kallis (1543 runs) in 28 inningsStephen Fleming (1072 runs) in 27 innings
Highest ScorerDaryll Cullinan (275*) in 490 ballsMartin Guptill (262) in 423 balls

Most Wickets & Best Bowling in South Africa vs New Zealand Test 

Dale Steyn took the most wickets in the Tests against the Kiwis, while Chris Martin from New Zealand took the most scalps against South African batsmen in a Test match. Goofy Lawrence had the best bowling figure in an inning for a South African bowler against the Kiwis in Tests. At the same time, Matt Henry produced the best bowling figure for New Zealand against South Africa in a Test match.

StatsSANZ
Most WicketsDale Steyn (68) in 23 inningsChris Martin (55) in 24 innings
Best BowlingGoofy Lawrence (8/53)Matt Henry (7/23)

South Africa National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Timeline: Test

Early Years: 1930s to 1950s

The first Test series between South Africa vs New Zealand came during the 1931-32 season. In some respects, that series marked the beginning of a growing rivalry between the two countries, but for many years, there was little doubt as to which of them was the stronger.

First Test Series:

  • Date: 27 February–19 March 1932
  • Venue: Aim, Christchurch
  • Result: South Africa won by an innings and 12 runs

Key Performers:

  • South Africa: Bruce Mitchell, 113 runs in the match
  • New Zealand: Ted Badcock 69 runs in the match

1960s to 1980s: Period of Dominance

South Africa dominated the Kiwis in Test cricket from the 1960s into the 1980s. For much of this period, South Africa was isolated from international cricket due to apartheid, yet both before and afterward their ascendancy over New Zealand was marked.

2010s to Present: Even Contest

Test series between them in the last couple of years or so have been closely contested, with both teams enjoying successes. The rise of New Zealand as a force to be reckoned with in Test cricket added an extra edge to these encounters.

2022 Test Series in New Zealand:

  • Dates: February 17–March 1, 2022
  • Venue: AIM Stadium, Christchurch
  • Result: Series drawn 1-1

Key Performers:

  • South Africa: Kagiso Rabada (10 wickets in the series)
  • New Zealand: Devon Conway (166 runs in the series)

Player of the series

  • Matt Henry (14 wkts/58 runs)
DateSeriesGroundResult
27/02/19321931-1932 New Zealand v. South AfricaAMI StadiumSouth Africa won by an innings and 12 runs
04/03/19321931-1932 New Zealand v. South AfricaBasin ReserveSouth Africa won by 8 wickets
06/03/19531952-1953 New Zealand v. South AfricaBasin ReserveSouth Africa won by an innings and 180 runs
13/03/19531952-1953 New Zealand v. South AfricaEden ParkMatch Drawn
11/12/19531953-1954 South Africa v. New ZealandKingsmeadSouth Africa won by an innings and 58 runs
24/12/19531953-1954 South Africa v. New ZealandEllis ParkSouth Africa won by 132 runs
01/01/19541953-1954 South Africa v. New ZealandNewlandsMatch Drawn
29/01/19541953-1954 South Africa v. New ZealandEllis ParkSouth Africa won by 9 wickets
05/02/19541953-1954 South Africa v. New ZealandSt George’s ParkSouth Africa won by 5 wickets
08/12/19611961-1962 South Africa v. New ZealandKingsmeadSouth Africa won by 30 runs
26/12/19611961-1962 South Africa v. New ZealandWanderers StadiumMatch Drawn
01/01/19621961-1962 South Africa v. New ZealandNewlandsNew Zealand won by 72 runs
02/02/19621961-1962 South Africa v. New ZealandWanderers StadiumSouth Africa won by an innings and 51 runs
16/02/19621961-1962 South Africa v. New ZealandSt George’s ParkNew Zealand won by 40 runs
21/02/19641963-1964 New Zealand v. South AfricaBasin ReserveMatch Drawn
28/02/19641963-1964 New Zealand v. South AfricaCarisbrookMatch Drawn
13/03/19641963-1964 New Zealand v. South AfricaEden ParkMatch Drawn
25/11/19941994-1995 South Africa v. New ZealandWanderers StadiumNew Zealand won by 137 runs
26/12/19941994-1995 South Africa v. New ZealandKingsmeadSouth Africa won by 8 wickets
02/01/19951994-1995 South Africa v. New ZealandNewlandsSouth Africa won by 7 wickets
04/03/19951994-1995 New Zealand v. South AfricaEden ParkSouth Africa won by 93 runs
27/02/19991998-1999 New Zealand v. South AfricaEden ParkMatch Drawn
11/03/19991998-1999 New Zealand v. South AfricaAMI StadiumMatch Drawn
18/03/19991998-1999 New Zealand v. South AfricaBasin ReserveSouth Africa won by 8 wickets
17/11/20002000-2001 South Africa v. New ZealandMangaung OvalSouth Africa won by 5 wickets
30/11/20002000-2001 South Africa v. New ZealandSt George’s ParkSouth Africa won by 7 wickets
08/12/20002000-2001 South Africa v. New ZealandWanderers StadiumMatch Drawn
10/03/20042003-2004 New Zealand v. South AfricaSeddon ParkMatch Drawn
18/03/20042003-2004 New Zealand v. South AfricaEden ParkNew Zealand won by 9 wickets
26/03/20042003-2004 New Zealand v. South AfricaBasin ReserveSouth Africa won by 6 wickets
15/04/20062005-2006 South Africa v. New ZealandSuperSport ParkSouth Africa won by 128 runs
27/04/20062005-2006 South Africa v. New ZealandNewlandsMatch Drawn
05/05/20062005-2006 South Africa v. New ZealandWanderers StadiumSouth Africa won by 4 wickets
08/11/20072007-2008 South Africa v. New ZealandWanderers StadiumSouth Africa won by 358 runs
16/11/20072007-2008 South Africa v. New ZealandSuperSport ParkSouth Africa won by an innings and 59 runs
07/03/20122011-2012 New Zealand v. South AfricaUniversity OvalMatch Drawn
15/03/20122011-2012 New Zealand v. South AfricaSeddon ParkSouth Africa won by 9 wickets
23/03/20122011-2012 New Zealand v. South AfricaBasin ReserveMatch Drawn
02/01/20132012-2013 South Africa v. New ZealandNewlandsSouth Africa won by an innings and 27 runs
11/01/20132012-2013 South Africa v. New ZealandSt George’s ParkSouth Africa won by an innings and 193 runs
19/08/20162016-2017 South Africa v. New ZealandKingsmeadMatch Drawn
27/08/20162016-2017 South Africa v. New ZealandSuperSport ParkSouth Africa won by 204 runs
08/03/20172016-2017 New Zealand v. South AfricaUniversity OvalMatch Drawn
16/03/20172016-2017 New Zealand v. South AfricaBasin ReserveSouth Africa won by 8 wickets
24/03/20172016-2017 New Zealand v. South AfricaSeddon ParkMatch Drawn
17/02/20222021-2022 New Zealand v. South AfricaHagley OvalNew Zealand won by an innings and 276 runs
25/02/20222021-2022 New Zealand v. South AfricaHagley OvalSouth Africa won by 198 runs
04/02/20242023-2024 New Zealand v. South AfricaBay OvalNew Zealand won by 281 runs
13/02/20242023-2024 New Zealand v. South AfricaSeddon ParkNew Zealand won by 7 wickets

South Africa national cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team match scorecard: Last Five Tests Matches

South Africa national cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team match scorecard

13-16 Feb 2024:

  • Seddon Park, Hamilton
  • South Africa won the toss, elected to bat
  • South Africa 242/10 & 235/10
  • New Zealand 211/10 & 269/3
  • Kiwis won by 7 wkts
  • Man of the Match- William O’Rourke  (5/24 wkts)

South Africa national cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team match scorecard

4-7 Feb 2024:

  • Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
  • South Africa won the toss, elected to field 
  • South Africa 511/10 & 179/4d
  • New Zealand 162/10 & 247/10
  • Kiwis won by 281 runs
  • Man of the Match-  Rachin Ravindra (240 runs & 2/16 wkts)

South Africa national cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team match scorecard

25 Feb-1Mar 2022:

  • AMI, Christchurch
  • South Africa won the toss, elected to field 
  • South Africa 364/10 & 354/9d
  • New Zealand 293/10 & 227/10
  • South Africa won by 198 runs
  • Man of the Match-  Kagiso Rabada (5/60 wkts, 47 runs & 3/46 wkts)

South Africa national cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team match scorecard

17-19 Feb 2022:

  • AMI, Christchurch
  • New Zealand won the toss, elected to bat 
  • South Africa 95/10 & 111/10
  • New Zealand 482/10 
  • New Zealand won by an innings and 276 runs
  • Man of the Match-  Matt Henry (7/23 wkts, 58* runs & 2/32 wkts)

South Africa national cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team match scorecard

25-29 Mar 2017:

  • Seddon Park, Hamilton
  • South Africa won the toss, elected to bat
  • South Africa 314/10 & 80/5
  • New Zealand 489/10 
  • Match Drawn
  • Man of the Match- Kane Williamson (176 runs)
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