South Africa vs New Zealand head to head in the Test Format

South Africa vs New Zealand head to head in the Test Format

South Africa and New Zealand are both fantastic teams in this red-ball format. In this longest format, both teams faced each other many times. In the ICC Test rankings, New Zealand is in 5th spot, and South Africa is in 2nd place as of May 11, 2026. SA went head-to-head with NZ for the first time in a Test on February 27, 1932, at Christchurch.

In Test cricket, Graeme Smith, Herschelle Gibbs, AB de Villiers, Temba Bavuma, and some other players produced stunning performances for South Africa. On the other hand, Brendon McCullum, Kane Williamson, Daniel Vettori, Tom Latham, and many others played really well for New Zealand in Test cricket. 

SA vs NZ Test head to head

SA featured in 49 Test matches versus NZ. Out of these games, SA earned 26 wins and lost 7. 16 matches between the two teams ended in a draw. 

NZ vs SA head to head in Test: Highest Score & Lowest Score

The highest score in New Zealand vs South Africa was 595 on March 18, 2004, at Auckland, and South Africa registered 621 vs New Zealand in a Test cricket match on 28 February 1999, at Auckland. On the lower side, NZ were bowled out for 45 on June 2, 2013, at Cape Town, and SA scored 95 on February 17, 2022, at Christchurch. 

New Zealand vs South Africa head to head in Test-The Top Performers

Jacques Kallis scored 1543 runs, and Dale Steyn bagged 68 wickets for SA vs NZ. On the other side, Stephen Fleming scored 1072 runs, and Chris Martin produced 55 wickets for NZ vs SA in the Test. 

SA vs NZ Previous Test Series Result

South Africa Tour of New Zealand 2024

SA made their impact in 2 Test matches against NZ in 2024. NZ wrapped up the series with a 2-0 lead. Kane Williamson produced a phenomenal performance. He scored 403 runs in 2 games at an average of 134.33. 

South Africa Tour of New Zealand 2022

SA featured in 2 Test matches against NZ in 2022. The series result ended with 1-1. New Zealand won the first Test by an innings 276 runs, followed by losing the 2nd Test by 198 runs. South Africa batter Kyle Verreynne posted 188 runs in 2 games at an average of 62.67. 

NZ vs SA: The Most Iconic Test Matches

SA vs NZ, February 17, 2022, Christchurch Test

South Africa met New Zealand on February 17, 2022, in the Christchurch Test match. SA scored 95 & 111 in the first and 2nd innings. In response, NZ scored 482 and won the match by an innings and 276 runs. 

SA vs NZ, February 13, 2024, Hamilton Test

South Africa faced NZ in February 2024. SA made 242 & 235 in the first and 2nd innings. In response, NZ scored 211 and 269/3. The Kiwi cricket team defeated the Proteas by 7 wickets. 

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