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WI vs SA Head to Head in Test: West Indies Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Test Timeline, Scorecard, Records & Stats

Test match is the real test for any cricket-playing nation. The tussle between the West Indies and South Africa is always captivating. Both teams played with each other in 34 test matches. Windies faced South Africa in the last test match in 2023. Both cricket teams have a rich vein of game history with a knack for producing thrilling, high-quality, and value-for-money gameplay. 

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West Indies is known for its flamboyant legacy of dominating players such as Sir Vivian Richards and Brian Lara. South Africa predominantly has a pool of fast bowlers blend of pace and spin. This team plays with legends such as Hansie Cronje and Jacques Kallis. 

In the head-to-head test battles, these two cricket teams have given some memorable moments to fans. WI vs SA National Cricket matches are known for their spirit and strategic power. The encounter between the two teams ends up with aggressive batting, disciplined bowling, and lots of cricketing drama. Now let’s delve into West Indies vs South Africa Head to Head in Test.

WI vs SA Head-to-Head Record in Test

West Indies and South Africa faced each other in 34 test matches, out of which South Africa has won 23 times and West Indies 3 times. 8 matches were drawn and no match ended up with a tie and no result. 

Total Matches34
WI Won3
SA Won23
WI Lost23
SA Lost3
Draw8
Tied0
No Result0

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

West Indies Record at Home Ground Against South Africa in Test

West Indies has played 18 times against South Africa at home ground, where West Indies won 2 times and South Africa won 9 times. 0 matches were tied and 6 matches ended up drawn. 

Total Matches17
WI Won2
SA Won9
WI Lost9
SA Lost2
Draw6
Tied0
No Result0

South Africa Record at Home Ground Against West Indies in Test

South Africa clashe with West Indies 17 times in their home ground. South Africa won 17 times and West Indies won 1 time. No match was tied whereas 2 matches were drawn. 

Total Matches17
SA Won14
WI Won1
SA Lost1
WI Lost14
Draw2
Tied0
No Result0

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

West Indies Record at Away Ground Against South Africa in Test

West Indies’ record against South Africa on the away ground is not so good as they have played 17 matches and won only 1. Whereas 2 matches ended up drawn and no match was tied or had no result. 

Total Matches17
WI Won1
SA Won14
WI Lost14
SA Lost1
Draw2
Tied0
No Result0

South Africa Record at Away Ground Against West Indies in Test

South Africa played 17 times against the West Indies and won 9 times, no match was a tie or no result. 6 matches ended up with a draw.  

Total Matches17
SA Won9
WI Won2
SA Lost2
WI Lost9
Draw6
Tied0
No Result0

West Indies vs South Africa Head-to-Head Record at Neutral Venues in Test

No matches are played between West Indies and South Africa at neutral venues

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WI vs SA: West Indies national cricket team vs South Africa national cricket team stats & records in Test

Highest Score in WI vs SA in Test

CH Gayle scored the highest runs in the WI vs SA Test matches. He scored 317 runs at St Johns Stadium on 29th April 2005. 

Highest Score by WI Against SA in Test

West Indies player CH Gayle scored 317 runs at St Johns Stadium on 29th April 2005. This was the highest score by WI Against SA in the Test.

Highest Score by SA Against WI in the Test

HM Amla scored 208 runs on 17th December 2014 at centuries against West Indies in a test match. This was the highest score made by South Africa against West Indies.  

Lowest Score in WI vs SA in Test

AG Prince has the lowest Score in WI vs SA in the Test match. He scored 78 runs against West Indies at Bridgetown on 26th January 2020. 

Lowest Score by WI Against SA in Test

J Blackwood scored 79 runs against the West Indies on 28th February 2023 at Centurion Stadium. This was the lowest score by WI Against SA in the Test.

Lowest Score by SA Against WI in Test

The lowest Score by SA Against WI in Test matches was scored by AG Prince.  He scored 78 runs against West Indies at Bridgetown on 26th January 2020. 

West Indies cricket team vs South Africa national cricket team Stats: Individual Records in WI vs SA Test 

Most runs & Highest Score in West Indies vs South Africa Test 

In the head-to-head test battles between West Indies and South Africa, BC Lara from West Indies scored the most runs between the two sides. JH Kallis- the backbone of South African batting Line up scored the highest runs from South Africa against West Indies in test matches. CH Gayel from West Indies and HM Amla from South Africa secured the highest score in Test Matches. 

StatsWISA
Most RunsBC Lara (1715 Runs)JH Kallis (2356 Runs)
Highest scorerCH Gayle (317 Runs)HM Amla (208 Runs)

Most Wickets & Best Bowling in West Indies vs South Africa Test  

 CA Walsh took the most wickets against South Africa in test matches. Whereas SM Pollock from South Africa took the most wickets in the test match series. For West Indies JNT Seales and South Africa, M Ntini produced the best bowling figure in the West Indies vs South Africa match.

StatsWISA
Most wicketsCA Walsh (51)SM Pollock (70)
Best BowlingJNT Seales (9/94)M Ntini (13/132)

West Indies Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Timeline: Test

The test rivalry between West Indies and South Africa started in 1992 at the ground of Kensington Oval. In this match, West Indies defeated South Africa by 52 runs. 

Another memorable West Indies win is during the 1992-93 series in South Africa. The 3rd Test at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg with a dramatic finish as Courtney Walsh and Curtly Ambrose starred in a thrilling win for West Indies. This win was a considerable one as the Carribean faced a strong South African side. 

The other event was during the 2003 series that was played in the West Indies with the Tests being largely dominated by South Africans. The 1st Test at the Port of Spain, Trinidad was the telling event as South Africa’s batting, including the likes of Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis, proved too much for  West Indian bowlers. 

During the 2015 series in South Africa, the game was well-balanced. The 2nd Test played at Cape Town was quite absorbing as South Africa clinched a tight win with an excellent bowling display. The other remarkable event between the two sides West Indies victory at Centurion in 2024. It was a dramatic win as West Indies managed to bat and chase a monumental target.

DateSeriesVenueResult
18/04/19921991-1992 West Indies v. South AfricaKensington OvalWest Indies won by 52 runs
26/11/19981998-1999 South Africa v. West IndiesWanderers StadiumSouth Africa won by 4 wickets
10/12/19981998-1999 South Africa v. West IndiesSt George’s ParkSouth Africa won by 178 runs
26/12/19981998-1999 South Africa v. West IndiesKingsmeadSouth Africa won by 9 wickets
02/01/19991998-1999 South Africa v. West IndiesNewlandsSouth Africa won by 149 runs
15/01/19991998-1999 South Africa v. West IndiesSuperSport ParkSouth Africa won by 351 runs
09/03/20012000-2001 West Indies v. South AfricaBourdaMatch Drawn
17/03/20012000-2001 West Indies v. South AfricaQueen’s Park OvalSouth Africa won by 69 runs
29/03/20012000-2001 West Indies v. South AfricaKensington OvalMatch Drawn
06/04/20012000-2001 West Indies v. South AfricaAntigua Recreation GroundSouth Africa won by 82 runs
19/04/20012000-2001 West Indies v. South AfricaSabina ParkWest Indies won by 130 runs
12/12/20032003-2004 South Africa v. West IndiesWanderers StadiumSouth Africa won by 189 runs
26/12/20032003-2004 South Africa v. West IndiesKingsmeadSouth Africa won by an innings and 65 runs
02/01/20042003-2004 South Africa v. West IndiesNewlandsMatch Drawn
16/01/20042003-2004 South Africa v. West IndiesSuperSport ParkSouth Africa won by 10 wickets
31/03/20052004-2005 West Indies v. South AfricaBourdaMatch Drawn
08/04/20052004-2005 West Indies v. South AfricaQueen’s Park OvalSouth Africa won by 8 wickets
21/04/20052004-2005 West Indies v. South AfricaKensington OvalSouth Africa won by an innings and 86 runs
29/04/20052004-2005 West Indies v. South AfricaAntigua Recreation GroundMatch Drawn
26/12/20072007-2008 South Africa v. West IndiesSt George’s ParkWest Indies won by 128 runs
02/01/20082007-2008 South Africa v. West IndiesNewlandsSouth Africa won by 7 wickets
10/01/20082007-2008 South Africa v. West IndiesKingsmeadSouth Africa won by an innings and 100 runs
10/06/20102009-2010 West Indies v. South AfricaQueen’s Park OvalSouth Africa won by 163 runs
18/06/20102009-2010 West Indies v. South AfricaWarner ParkMatch Drawn
26/06/20102009-2010 West Indies v. South AfricaKensington OvalSouth Africa won by 7 wickets
17/12/20142014-2015 South Africa v. West IndiesSuperSport ParkSouth Africa won by an innings and 220 runs
26/12/20142014-2015 South Africa v. West IndiesSt George’s ParkMatch Drawn
02/01/20152014-2015 South Africa v. West IndiesNewlandsSouth Africa won by 8 wickets
10/06/20212020-2021 West Indies v. South AfricaDaren Sammy National Cricket StadiumSouth Africa won by an innings and 63 runs
18/06/20212020-2021 West Indies v. South AfricaDaren Sammy National Cricket StadiumSouth Africa won by 158 runs
28/02/20232022-2023 South Africa v. West IndiesSuperSport ParkSouth Africa won by 87 runs
08/03/20232022-2023 South Africa v. West IndiesWanderers StadiumSouth Africa won by 284 runs
07/08/20242024-2025 West Indies v. South AfricaQueen’s Park OvalMatch Drawn
15/08/20242024-2025 West Indies v. South AfricaProvidence StadiumSouth Africa won by 40 runs

West Indies  cricket team vs South Africa national cricket team match scorecard: Last Five Test Matches   

West Indies cricket team vs South Africa national cricket team match scorecard: 15th August 2024

Ground: Providence

15th August 2024

South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first

West Indies 144 & 222

South Africa 160 & 246

South Africa won by 40 runs

Man of the Match– Wiaan Mulder

West Indies cricket team vs South Africa national cricket team match scorecard: 07th August 2024

Port of Spain

07th August 2024

South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first

West Indies 233 & 201/5

South Africa 357 & 173/3d

Match Drawn

Man of the Match– Keshav Maharaj

West Indies cricket team vs South Africa national cricket team match scorecard: 08th March 2023

Johannesburg

08 th March 2023

South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first

West Indies – 251 & 106

South Africa- 320 & 321

South Africa won by 284 runs

Man of the Match–  Temba Bavum

West Indies cricket team vs South Africa national cricket Team match scorecard: 28th February 2013

Centurion

28th February 2013

South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first

South Africa 342 & 116

West Indies 212 & 159

South Africa won by 87 runs

Man of the Match–  Aiden Markram

West Indies cricket team vs South Africa national cricket team match scorecard: 18th June 2021

Gros Islet

18th June 2021

West Indies won the toss and elected to field 

West Indies 149 & 165

South Africa 298 & 174

South Africa won by 158 runs

Man of the Match–  Kagiso Rabada

Akash Chopra
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