South Africa vs Pakistan in Cricket: Historical Head to Head Comparison Across Formats

Here’s a detailed comparison of the historical head-to-head record between South Africa and Pakistan across different cricket formats:

Test Matches:

FormatMatches PlayedPakistan WinsSouth Africa WinsDraws
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In Test cricket, Pakistan and South Africa have faced each other in 28 matches. Pakistan has won 6 of these encounters, while South Africa has emerged victorious 15 times. Additionally, 7 matches ended in draws.

One Day Internationals (ODIs):

FormatMatches PlayedPakistan WinsSouth Africa WinsNo Result
ODI8330521

In ODIs, Pakistan and South Africa have played 83 matches. Pakistan has won 30 of these matches, while South Africa has won 52 times. Additionally, 1 match ended without a result.

Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is):

FormatMatches PlayedPakistan WinsSouth Africa Wins
T20221210

In T20 Internationals, Pakistan and South Africa have faced each other in 22 matches. Pakistan has won 12 of these matches, while South Africa has won 10 times.

Overall, across all formats, South Africa holds a better head-to-head record against Pakistan. However, Pakistan has been competitive, especially in T20Is and ODIs. These statistics provide insights into the competitive history between South Africa and Pakistan in cricket.