New Zealand vs South Africa cricket
New Zealand is playing against South Africa in a cricket match. The two national cricket teams are competing in a game of cricket.
New Zealand vs South Africa cricket
Historical cricket statistics for New Zealand vs. South Africa (Tests, ODIs, T20Is) through early 2026:
Overall Head-to-Head Summary
One Day Internationals (ODIs)
- Total matches: 74
- South Africa wins: 42
- New Zealand wins: 27
- No result: 5
Recent ODI Results (selected):
- NZ won by 50 runs โ Champions Trophy 2025 (Mar 5, 2025)
- NZ won by 6 wickets โ Lahore tri-series (Feb 10, 2025)
- SA won by 190 runs โ World Cup 2023 (Nov 1, 2023)
Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is)
- Total matches: 18
- South Africa wins: 11
- New Zealand wins: 7
South Africa has the advantage overall in T20Is, though recent series see competitive results.
Test Matches
- Total matches: ~49
- South Africa wins: 26
- New Zealand wins: 7
- Drawn: 16
Historically, South Africa has been stronger in Tests, especially away from home.
Format-by-Format Comparison
| Format | Matches Played | SA Wins | NZ Wins | Draw/N/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 74 | 42 | 27 | 5 N/R |
| T20I | 18 | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| Test | ~49 | 26 | 7 | 16 draws |
South Africa generally leads the rivalry, especially in ODIs and Tests.New Zealand has been competitive and won notable recent ODI games, including major matches such as in the Champions Trophy 2025.T20I head-to-head is closer, but South Africa still has more wins.
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