South Africa and England are quite fierce competitors. Both teams have been playing each other since 1992 in ODI cricket.
And we have seen both sides engaging in some close games in the format. The head-to-head record also reflects the same, signifying the competitiveness between both teams.
On that note, let’s look at the head-to-head record between South Africa and England in ODIs.
South Africa vs England Head-to-Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | 71 |
| South Africa Won | 35 |
| England Won | 30 |
| Matches Tied | 1 |
| No Result | 5 |
South Africa have a slight edge over England in ODIs. In 71 encounters between them, South Africa have emerged victorious in 35 games, while England have won 30.
There’s not a wide gulf, which means both teams have fought quite closely. And that has been the theme since their first meeting in the 1992 ODI World Cup.
Read Also:- SA vs ENG Head to Head record in Champions Trophy
South Africa vs England Head-to-Head | Home-Away-Neutral Record
| Venue | Matches | South Africa Won | England Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In South Africa | 33 | 20 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| In England | 29 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 3 |
| Neutral Venues | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa have hosted England in 33 ODIs so far. And they have dominated over the visitors with 20 wins. England have sneaked in 10 victories.
The picture is completely opposite when South Africa visits England. Here, England have taken the lead, beating the Proteas 17 times in 29 matches. South Africa have managed to win nine games in England.
At neutral venues, South Africa have been victors in six matches out of the nine, while England have settled on three wins.
South Africa vs England | Recent 10 ODI Matches Results
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA (181/3) | ENG (179/10) | SA won by 7 wickets | Karachi | 01 March 2025 |
| SA (399/7) | ENG (170/10) | SA won by 229 runs | Mumbai | 21 Oct 2023 |
| ENG (346/7) | SA (287/10) | ENG won by 59 runs | Kimberley | 1 Feb 2023 |
| ENG (342/7) | SA (347/5) | SA won by 5 wkts | Bloemfontein | 29 Jan 2023 |
| SA (298/7) | ENG (271/10) | SA won by 27 runs | Bloemfontein | 27 Jan 2023 |
| SA (159/2) | ENG (Did Not Bat) | No Result | Leeds | 24 Jul 2022 |
| ENG (201/10) | SA (83/10) | ENG won by 118 runs | Manchester | 22 Jul 2022 |
| SA (333/5) | ENG (271/10) | SA won by 62 runs | Chester-le-Street | 19 Jul 2022 |
| SA (256/7) | ENG (257/8) | ENG won by 2 wkts | Johannesburg | 9 Feb 2020 |
| SA (71/2) | ENG (Did Not Bat) | No Result | Durban | 7 Feb 2020 |
| ENG (258/8) | SA (259/3) | SA won by 7 wkts | Cape Town | 4 Feb 2020 |
In their most recent encounter during the 2025 Champions Trophy, South Africa defeated England by seven wickets. England batted first and was bowled out for 179 runs, with South Africa successfully chasing down the target in 38.2 overs, led by fifties from Rassie van der Dussen and Heinrich Klaasen.
Since 2020, both teams have played 10 games against each other. And five of those matches have gone in South Africa’s favour. England ended up winning three ODIs, while the other two didn’t bring any results.
In their encounter during the 2023 World Cup, South Africa thrashed England’s bowling attack mercilessly. They plaundered 399 runs before wrapping up the English side for 170 in Mumbai.
Before that, South Africa and England played three bilateral series, with two of them being shared by both sides. South Africa won the 2023 series played at home by a 2-1 margin.
