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The West Indies Cricket Team Vs South Africa National Cricket Team Stats provide a detailed picture of a rivalry that has produced contrasting results across Test, ODI and T20I cricket. South Africa have traditionally held a substantial advantage in Tests and ODIs, while the T20I record is completely level.
The two teams have played each other regularly since South Africa returned to international cricket in the early 1990s. Their meetings have featured major performances from players such as Chris Gayle, Hashim Amla, AB de Villiers, Makhaya Ntini, Imran Tahir and more recently Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock.
As of the latest completed men’s international on February 26, 2026, South Africa have won 23 of 34 Tests against West Indies, while West Indies have won three. In ODIs, South Africa lead 45-16 in 64 completed matches, with two no-results and one tie. The T20I record is exactly even at 15 wins each from 30 matches.
West Indies vs South Africa Head-to-Head Stats
South Africa have the stronger overall record in the longer formats, while T20I cricket has produced a perfectly balanced rivalry.
| Format | Matches | South Africa Wins | West Indies Wins | Other Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 34 | 23 | 3 | 8 Draws |
| ODIs | 64 | 45 | 16 | 2 NR, 1 Tie |
| T20Is | 30 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Completed/Recorded Matches | 128 | 83 | 34 | 10 Draws/NR + 1 Tie |
The Test record covers matches from 1992 through August 2024. South Africa have won 23 of the 34 Tests, West Indies have won three and eight have ended in draws. Two scheduled Test matches were cancelled and are not included in the 34 played matches.
In ODIs, South Africa have won 45 of the 64 matches in the official head-to-head record, compared with 16 West Indies victories. Two matches ended without a result and one finished as a tie.
T20Is have been completely different. After 30 meetings, the teams are level with 15 wins apiece.
Test Match Stats
South Africa have dominated the Test rivalry since the two nations first met in the format in 1992.
| Test Record | South Africa | West Indies |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 34 | 34 |
| Wins | 23 | 3 |
| Draws | 8 | 8 |
| Highest Team Total | 658/9d | 747 |
| Lowest All-Out Total | 116 | 30 |
| Highest Individual Score | Hashim Amla – 208 | Chris Gayle – 317 |
South Africa’s highest Test total against West Indies is 658/9 declared, made at Kingsmead in December 2003. West Indies produced the higher team score, reaching 747 at Antigua in April 2005.
Chris Gayle’s 317 remains the highest individual score in the Test rivalry. For South Africa, Hashim Amla’s 208 at Centurion in December 2014 is the highest individual score listed in the head-to-head record.
The Test rivalry has also produced several major bowling performances. South Africa’s Makhaya Ntini and West Indies’ leading fast bowlers were particularly influential during the early years of the contest.
South Africa’s Test Dominance
South Africa’s 23 Test victories demonstrate the scale of their advantage. West Indies have managed only three wins against South Africa in the format.
The difference has been especially pronounced since the 2000s, when South Africa regularly fielded highly experienced batting and bowling attacks. Players such as Jacques Kallis, Graeme Smith, Hashim Amla, Dale Steyn and Makhaya Ntini played important roles in establishing South Africa’s strong record.
The most recent Test series was played in the West Indies in August 2024. South Africa won the first Test by 40 runs, while the second Test ended in a draw.
ODI Stats
The ODI record also strongly favors South Africa.
| ODI Record | South Africa | West Indies |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 64 | 64 |
| Wins | 45 | 16 |
| No Results | 2 | 2 |
| Ties | 1 | 1 |
| Highest Team Total | 439/2 | 335/8 |
| Lowest All-Out Total | 103 | 72 |
| Highest Individual Score | AB de Villiers – 162* | Chris Gayle – 152* |
South Africa’s highest ODI total against West Indies is 439/2, scored in Johannesburg in January 2015. West Indies’ highest is 335/8, made in East London in March 2023.
AB de Villiers’ unbeaten 162 is South Africa’s highest individual ODI score against West Indies. Chris Gayle’s unbeaten 152 is the highest individual West Indies score in the matchup.
South Africa’s 439/2
The 2015 ODI in Johannesburg remains one of the most remarkable batting displays in this rivalry.
South Africa scored 439/2, with Hashim Amla and Rilee Rossouw producing a huge opening partnership. The innings demonstrated the explosive batting style that became a feature of South Africa’s ODI cricket during the 2010s.
South Africa’s 439/2 remains their highest ODI total against West Indies.
West Indies’ 335/8
West Indies responded with one of their biggest ODI totals against South Africa in the 2023 series.
They scored 335/8 in East London on March 18, 2023, winning the match by 48 runs. South Africa then won the third ODI by four wickets after chasing 261, while the first match of the series was abandoned.
T20I Stats
The T20I rivalry is much more evenly balanced than the Test and ODI records.
| T20I Record | South Africa | West Indies |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 30 | 30 |
| Wins | 15 | 15 |
| Losses | 15 | 15 |
| No Results | 0 | 0 |
| Ties | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Team Total | 259/4 | 241/6 |
The two teams have played 30 T20Is, with each winning 15. There have been no ties or no-results in the head-to-head record.
South Africa’s highest T20I total against West Indies is 259/4, while West Indies have reached 241/6.
2026 T20I Series
The three-match T20I series in South Africa in January 2026 was closely contested.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2026 | 1st T20I | South Africa won by 9 wickets |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 2nd T20I | South Africa won by 7 wickets |
| 31 Jan 2026 | 3rd T20I | West Indies won by 6 runs, DLS |
South Africa won the series 2-1. In the opening match, West Indies made 173/7 before South Africa chased the target with 13 balls remaining. The second match saw West Indies post 221/4, but South Africa chased it in 17.3 overs. The rain-affected third match was reduced to 10 overs per side, with West Indies winning by six runs under the DLS method.
Latest West Indies vs South Africa Matches
The latest meetings demonstrate how quickly the balance can change in T20 cricket.
| Date | Format | West Indies | South Africa | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | T20I, T20 World Cup | 176/8 | 177/1 | South Africa won by 9 wickets |
| 31 Jan 2026 | T20I | 114/3 | 118/6 | West Indies won by 6 runs, DLS |
| 29 Jan 2026 | T20I | 221/4 | 225/3 | South Africa won by 7 wickets |
| 27 Jan 2026 | T20I | 173/7 | 176/1 | South Africa won by 9 wickets |
| 28 Aug 2024 | T20I | 116/2 | 108/4 | West Indies won by 8 wickets, DLS |
| 26 Aug 2024 | T20I | 179/6 | 149 | West Indies won by 30 runs |
| 24 Aug 2024 | T20I | 175/8 | 147/8 | West Indies won by 7 wickets |
The latest completed men’s international between the sides was the 2026 T20 World Cup Super Eight match in Ahmedabad on February 26, 2026. West Indies scored 176/8, but South Africa chased the target with 17 balls remaining, winning by nine wickets.
Highest Team Totals
The rivalry has produced substantial totals in every format.
| Format | South Africa Highest | West Indies Highest |
|---|---|---|
| Test | 658/9d | 747 |
| ODI | 439/2 | 335/8 |
| T20I | 259/4 | 241/6 |
West Indies’ 747 is the highest Test total in the rivalry, while South Africa’s 658/9 declared is their best.
In ODIs, South Africa have the higher peak score with 439/2, while West Indies’ highest is 335/8.
The T20I totals are much closer, with South Africa’s 259/4 standing as their highest and West Indies’ 241/6 as their best.
Highest Individual Scores
Several legendary batters appear prominently in the individual records.
| Format | South Africa | West Indies |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Hashim Amla – 208 | Chris Gayle – 317 |
| ODI | AB de Villiers – 162* | Chris Gayle – 152* |
| T20I | Faf du Plessis – 119 | Notable high scores from multiple batters |
Chris Gayle’s 317 is the highest individual score in the Test rivalry. It came during West Indies’ enormous 747 in Antigua in 2005.
Hashim Amla’s 208 is South Africa’s highest Test score against West Indies. In ODIs, AB de Villiers’ 162 not out and Chris Gayle’s 152 not out are among the most memorable individual performances.
Faf du Plessis’ 119 is South Africa’s highest individual score in the T20I head-to-head record.
Best Bowling Performances
Bowling has also played a major role in the rivalry.
| Format | Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test innings | Makhaya Ntini | South Africa | 7 wickets |
| Test match | Makhaya Ntini | South Africa | 13 wickets |
| Test innings | West Indies bowlers | West Indies | Multiple 6- and 7-wicket hauls |
| ODI innings | Imran Tahir | South Africa | 7/45 |
| ODI innings | Sunil Narine | West Indies | 6 wickets |
Makhaya Ntini produced one of South Africa’s finest bowling performances in the Test rivalry, including a 13-wicket match haul. The Test record also contains several significant West Indian bowling displays.
Imran Tahir’s 7/45 is one of the standout South African ODI bowling figures against West Indies, while Sunil Narine has also produced a six-wicket haul in the matchup.
The contrast between South Africa’s pace-bowling tradition and West Indies’ history of fast bowling and mystery spin has added another dimension to the rivalry.
Major Partnership Records
Large partnerships have often been responsible for the biggest team totals.
| Format | Players | Partnership |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Chris Gayle & Ramnaresh Sarwan | 331 |
| Test | Hashim Amla & AB de Villiers | 308 |
| ODI | Hashim Amla & Rilee Rossouw | 247 |
| ODI | Major South African opening partnerships | 200+ |
| T20I | Quinton de Kock & Ryan Rickelton | 162 |
Chris Gayle and Ramnaresh Sarwan combined for a 331-run partnership in Antigua, one of the largest stands in the Test history of this rivalry.
Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers also produced a huge 308-run partnership for South Africa in the 2014 Test at Centurion.
In ODI cricket, Hashim Amla and Rilee Rossouw shared a 247-run opening partnership during South Africa’s record 439/2 in Johannesburg.
Recent Series Results
The recent series history shows the difference between the formats.
| Year | Format | Series/Match Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | T20I | South Africa won 2-1 |
| 2026 | T20 World Cup T20I | South Africa won by 9 wickets |
| 2024 | Test | South Africa won 1-0 |
| 2024 | T20I | West Indies won 3-0 |
| 2023 | ODI | Series effectively 1-1 with one abandoned |
| 2023 | T20I | South Africa won 2-1 |
The 2026 T20I series was particularly notable because South Africa won the first two games before West Indies took the rain-affected third match.
The 2024 T20I series went the other way, with West Indies winning all three matches. That included victories by eight wickets, 30 runs and seven wickets.
The Test rivalry remains much more favorable to South Africa, who won the 2024 series 1-0 after a victory in the first Test and a draw in the second.
World Cup Stats
South Africa and West Indies have met in major ICC tournaments in both ODI and T20 cricket.
Their 2026 T20 World Cup Super Eight meeting was one of the latest high-profile encounters. West Indies posted 176/8, but South Africa’s chase was dominated by their top order, and they reached 177/1 in 17.1 overs to win by nine wickets.
The World Cup history also includes several important ODI encounters. South Africa’s strong overall ODI record has generally translated into a significant head-to-head advantage, although West Indies have produced important tournament victories of their own.
The T20 World Cup meetings have been more unpredictable because of the format’s emphasis on power hitting, matchups and short bowling spells.
Key Players and Records
A number of outstanding players have shaped the West Indies Cricket Team Vs South Africa National Cricket Team Stats over the years.
| Player | Team | Notable Record |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle | West Indies | 317 in a Test |
| Hashim Amla | South Africa | 208 in a Test |
| AB de Villiers | South Africa | 162* in an ODI |
| Faf du Plessis | South Africa | 119 in a T20I |
| Makhaya Ntini | South Africa | 13 wickets in a Test match |
| Imran Tahir | South Africa | 7/45 in an ODI |
| Sunil Narine | West Indies | Six-wicket ODI haul |
| Aiden Markram | South Africa | Major role in 2026 T20 World Cup win |
| Quinton de Kock | South Africa | Multiple major T20I innings |
Chris Gayle is one of the most prominent West Indian names in the rivalry. His 317 is the highest Test innings by any batter in this fixture, while his 152 not out is also the highest West Indies ODI score against South Africa.
For South Africa, Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers feature prominently in the batting records, while Makhaya Ntini and Imran Tahir are among the leading bowling performers.
The modern rivalry has increasingly featured T20 specialists and aggressive top-order batters, making recent encounters quite different from the Test-heavy contests of previous generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Tests have West Indies and South Africa played against each other?
West Indies and South Africa have played 34 Tests. South Africa have won 23, West Indies have won three and eight matches have ended in draws. Two cancelled matches are not included in the 34 played Tests.
Who has won more ODIs between West Indies and South Africa?
South Africa have won more ODIs. They have 45 victories from 64 official head-to-head matches, compared with 16 West Indies wins. Two matches ended without a result and one was tied.
Who has won more T20Is between West Indies and South Africa?
The T20I record is completely level. Both West Indies and South Africa have won 15 of their 30 meetings.
Who scored the highest individual score in West Indies vs South Africa Tests?
Chris Gayle holds the record with 317 for West Indies. The innings came in Antigua in 2005 and remains the highest individual score in the Test rivalry.
What was the latest West Indies vs South Africa match?
The latest completed men’s international was the 2026 T20 World Cup Super Eight match on February 26, 2026. West Indies scored 176/8 and South Africa chased the target with 17 balls remaining, winning by nine wickets.
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