South Africa at the Men's T20 World Cup
The South Africa national cricket team is one of the full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the governing body of cricket. There have been nine editions of the T20 World Cup and South Africa has participated in every edition. They have finished as the runners up of the tournament once in 2024, and also have been semi-finalists in two editions (2009, 2014). They have an overall win–loss record of 32–16 from 49 matches. South Africa hosted the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007.
They are yet to win a title although they came close after reaching the final in 2024, but ended up being runners-up after losing to India national cricket team.[1]
T20 World Cup record
| Champions | |
| Runners-up | |
| Semi-finals | |
| Host |
| Year | Round | Position | GP | W | L | T+W | T+L | NR | Ab[a] | Captain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2007 |
Super 8 | 5/12 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Graeme Smith |
 2009 |
Semi-final | 3/12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Graeme Smith |
 2010 |
Super 8 | 6/12 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Graeme Smith |
 2012 |
8/12 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | AB de Villiers | |
 2014 |
Semi-final | 4/16 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Faf du Plessis |
 2016 |
Super 10 | 6/16 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Faf du Plessis |
  2021 |
Super 12 | 5/16 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Temba Bavuma |
 2022 |
Super 12 | 6/16 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Temba Bavuma |
 2024 |
Runners-up | 2/20 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Aiden Markram |
| 2026 |
Qualified | |||||||||
| Total | 0 titles | 9/9 | 49 | 32 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
- ^ Abandoned matches are not counted in the official records.
Record by opponents
| Opponent | M | W | L | T+W | T+L | NR | Ab | Win % | First played |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 2010 |
| Australia |
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2012 |
| Bangladesh |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 2007 |
| England |
7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 | 2007 |
| India |
7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 | 2007 |
 Nepal |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 2024 |
 Netherlands |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | 2014 |
 New Zealand |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 2007 |
 Pakistan |
4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2009 |
 Scotland |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 2009 |
| Sri Lanka |
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 | 2012 |
| United States |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 2024 |
| West Indies |
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 | 2007 |
 Zimbabwe |
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 100 | 2012 |
| Total | 49 | 32 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 65.31 | - |
| Source:[2] Last Updated: 17 June 2024 | |||||||||
Tournament results
South Africa 2007
- Squad
- Results
| Group stage (Group A) | Super 8s (Group E) | Semifinal | Final | Overall Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | Opposition Result |
Opposition Result | ||
| West Indies W by 8 wickets |
Bangladesh W by 7 wickets |
1 | England W by 19 runs |
New Zealand W by 6 wickets |
India L by 37 runs |
3 | Did not advance | Super 8s | ||
| Source: ESPNcricinfo[3] | ||||||||||
England 2009
- Squad
- Results
| Group stage (Group D) | Super 8s (Group E) | Semifinal | Final | Overall Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | Opposition Result |
Opposition Result | ||
| Scotland W by 130 runs |
New Zealand W by 1 run |
1 | England W by 7 wickets |
West Indies W by 20 runs |
India W by 12 runs |
1 | Pakistan L by 7 runs |
Did not advance | Semi finals | |
| Source: ESPNcricinfo[4] | ||||||||||
West Indies 2010
- Squad
- Results
| Group stage (Group C) | Super 8s (Group E) | Semifinal | Final | Overall Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | Opposition Result |
Opposition Result | ||
| India L by 14 runs |
Afghanistan W by 59 runs |
2 | New Zealand W by 13 runs |
England L by 39 runs |
Pakistan L by 11 runs |
4 | Did not advance | Super 8s | ||
| Source: ESPNcricinfo[5] | ||||||||||
Sri Lanka 2012
- Squad
- Results
| Group stage (Group C) | Super 8s (Group F) | Semifinal | Final | Overall Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | Opposition Result |
Opposition Result | ||
| Zimbabwe W by 10 wickets |
Sri Lanka W by 32 runs |
2 | Pakistan Lby 2 wickets |
Australia L by 8 wickets |
India L by 1 run |
4 | Did not advance | Super 8s | ||
| Source: ESPNcricinfo[6] | ||||||||||
Bangladesh 2014
- Squad
- Results
| Super 10 (Group 1) | Semifinal | Final | Overall Result | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | Opposition Result |
Opposition Result | ||||
| Sri Lanka L by 5 runs |
New Zealand W by 2 runs |
Netherlands W by 6 runs |
England W by 3 runs |
2 | India L by 6 wickets |
Did not advance | Semi finals | |||
| Source: ESPNcricinfo[7] | ||||||||||
India 2016
- Squad
- Results
| Super 10 (Group 2) | Semifinal | Final | Overall Result | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | Opposition Result |
Opposition Result | ||||
| England L by 2 wickets |
Afghanistan W by 37 runs |
West Indies L by 3 wickets |
Sri Lanka W by 8 wickets |
3 | Did not advance | Super 10 | ||||
| Source: ESPNcricinfo[8] | ||||||||||
Oman & UAE 2021
- Squad
- Results
| Super 12 (Group 1) | Semifinal | Final | Overall Result | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | Opposition Result |
Opposition Result | |||
| Australia L by 5 wickets |
West Indies W by 8 wickets |
Sri Lanka W by 4 wickets |
Bangladesh W by 6 wickets |
England W by 10 runs |
3 | Did not advance | Super 12 | |||
| Source: ESPNcricinfo[9] | ||||||||||
Australia 2022
- Squad
- Results
| Super 12 (Group 2) | Semifinal | Final | Overall Result | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | Opposition Result |
Opposition Result | |||
| Zimbabwe No result |
Bangladesh W by 104 runs |
India W by 5 wickets |
Pakistan L by 33 runs (DLS) |
Netherlands L by 13 runs |
3 | Did not advance | Super 12 | |||
| Source: ESPNcricinfo[10] | ||||||||||
United States & West Indies 2024
- Squad
       2024 kit |
- Results
| Group stage (Group C) | Super 8 | Semifinal | Final | Overall Result | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | Opposition Result |
Opposition Result | |
| Sri Lanka W by 6 wickets |
Netherlands W by 4 wickets |
Bangladesh W by 4 runs |
Nepal W by 1 run |
1 | United States W by 18 runs |
England W by 7 runs |
West Indies W by 3 wickets (DLS) |
1 | Afghanistan W by 9 wickets |
England L by 7 runs |
Runners-up |
| Source: ESPNcricinfo[11] | |||||||||||
Records and statistics
Team records
- Highest innings totals
| Score | Opponent | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 229/4 (20 overs) | England |
Mumbai | 2016 |
| 211/5 (20 overs) | Scotland |
The Oval | 2009 |
| 209/5 (20 overs) | Afghanistan |
Mumbai | 2016 |
| 208/2 (17.4 overs) | West Indies |
Johannesburg | 2007 |
| 205/5 (20 overs) | Bangladesh |
Sydney | 2022 |
| Last updated: 29 June 2024[12] | |||
Most appearances
This list consists players with most number of matches at the T20 World Cup.
| Matches | Player | Period | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | AB de Villiers | 2007-2016 | ||||
| 27 | Quinton de Kock | 2014-2024 | ||||
| David Miller | 2014-2024 | |||||
| 25 | JP Duminy | 2007-2016 | ||||
| Albie Morkel | 2007-2014 | |||||
| 23 | Dale Steyn | 2009-2016 | ||||
| Last updated: 29 June 2024[13] | ||||||
Batting statistics
- Most runs
| Runs | Player | Mat | Inn | HS | Avg | 100s | 50s | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 717 | AB de Villiers | 30 | 29 | 79* | 29.87 | — | 5 | 2007–2016 |
| 653 | Quinton de Kock | 27 | 27 | 74 | 25.11 | — | 4 | 2014–2024 |
| 568 | JP Duminy | 25 | 23 | 86* | 40.57 | — | 2 | 2007–2016 |
| 433 | Jacques Kallis | 15 | 13 | 73 | 36.08 | — | 3 | 2009–2012 |
| 423 | David Miller | 27 | 22 | 59* | 30.21 | — | 2 | 2014–2024 |
| Last updated: 29 June 2024[14] | ||||||||
- Highest partnerships
| Runs | Players | Opposition | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 (2nd wicket) | Rilee Rossouw (96) & Quinton de Kock (63) | v Bangladesh |
Sydney | 2022 |
| 120* (3rd wicket) | Justin Kemp (46*) & Herschelle Gibbs (63*) | v West Indies |
Johannesburg | 2007 |
| 110 (2nd wicket) | Quinton de Kock (70) & Aiden Markram (36) | v United States |
North Sound | 2024 |
| 103* (3rd wicket) | Rassie van der Dussen (49) & Aiden Markram (52) | v England |
Sharjah | 2021 |
| 97 (2nd wicket) | Graeme Smith (36) & Jacques Kallis (59) | v India |
Gros Islet | 2010 |
| Last updated: 29 June 2024[15] | ||||
Bowling statistics
- Most wickets
| Wickets | Player | Matches | Avg. | Econ. | BBI | 4W | 5W | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Anrich Nortje | 19 | 11.40 | 5.55 | 4/7 | 3 | 0 | 2021–2024 |
| 30 | Dale Steyn | 23 | 19.30 | 6.96 | 4/17 | 1 | 0 | 2009–2016 |
| 28 | Kagiso Rabada | 22 | 22.35 | 8.06 | 3/18 | 0 | 0 | 2016–2024 |
| 24 | Morne Morkel | 17 | 18.83 | 7.21 | 4/17 | 2 | 0 | 2007–2014 |
| 23 | Tabraiz Shamsi | 12 | 13.26 | 6.95 | 4/19 | 1 | 0 | 2021–2024 |
| Last updated: 29 June 2024[16] | ||||||||
References
- ^ "India script history to become first-ever team to win T20 Cricket World Cup title undefeated". The Sporting News. 29 June 2024. Archived from the original on 29 June 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "Team records | Twenty20 Internationals | Cricinfo Statsguru | ESPNcricinfo.com". Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
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- ^ "Records | ICC World T20, 2012/13 Records | Team Match Results - South Africa". Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ^ "Records | ICC World T20, 2013/14 Records | Team Match Results - South Africa". Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ^ "Records | ICC World T20, 2015/16 Records | Team Match Results - South Africa". Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
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- ^ "Records | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2022/23 Records | Team Match Results - South Africa". Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ^ "Records | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 Records | Team Match Results - South Africa". Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ^ "Highest totals For ICC Men's T20 World Cup - South Africa". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
- ^ "Individual Most Matches Career - South Africa". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
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- ^ "Bowling Most Wickets Career - South Africa". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
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