South Africa at the Men's T20 World Cup

Last updated January 22, 2025

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.

T20 World Cup record

**Key**
	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	Super 8	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	Overall 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	Overall 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	Overall 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	Overall 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	Overall 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	Overall 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	Overall 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	Overall 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	Overall 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
27	David Miller	2014-2024
25	JP Duminy	2007-2016
25	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.
↑ "Records | ICC World T20, 2007/08 Records | Team Match Results - South Africa". Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
↑ "Records | ICC World T20, 2009 Records | Team Match Results - South Africa". Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
↑ "Records | ICC World T20, 2010 Records | Team Match Results - South Africa". Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
↑ "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.
↑ "Records | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2021/22 Records | Team Match Results - South Africa". Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
↑ "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.
↑ "Most runs in ICC Men's T20 World Cup - South Africa". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
↑ "Highest partnerships for ICC Men's T20 World Cup - South Africa". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
↑ "Bowling Most Wickets Career - South Africa". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 January 2025.

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[2] Abandoned matches are not counted in the official records.

[1] "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.

[3] "Team records | Twenty20 Internationals | Cricinfo Statsguru | ESPNcricinfo.com". Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 January 2025.

[4] "Records | ICC World T20, 2007/08 Records | Team Match Results - South Africa". Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2025.

[5] "Records | ICC World T20, 2009 Records | Team Match Results - South Africa". Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2025.

[6] "Records | ICC World T20, 2010 Records | Team Match Results - South Africa". Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2025.

[7] "Records | ICC World T20, 2012/13 Records | Team Match Results - South Africa". Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2025.

[8] "Records | ICC World T20, 2013/14 Records | Team Match Results - South Africa". Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2025.

[9] "Records | ICC World T20, 2015/16 Records | Team Match Results - South Africa". Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2025.

[10] "Records | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2021/22 Records | Team Match Results - South Africa". Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2025.

[11] "Records | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2022/23 Records | Team Match Results - South Africa". Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2025.

[12] "Records | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 Records | Team Match Results - South Africa". Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 January 2025.

[13] "Highest totals For ICC Men's T20 World Cup - South Africa". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 January 2025.

[14] "Individual Most Matches Career - South Africa". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 January 2025.

[15] "Most runs in ICC Men's T20 World Cup - South Africa". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 January 2025.

[16] "Highest partnerships for ICC Men's T20 World Cup - South Africa". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 January 2025.

[17] "Bowling Most Wickets Career - South Africa". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 January 2025.

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Team appearances
Asia	Afghanistan ¹ Bangladesh¹ Hong Kong ² India ¹ Nepal ² Oman² Pakistan ¹ Sri Lanka¹ United Arab Emirates²
Africa	Kenya ² Namibia ² South Africa ¹ Uganda ² Zimbabwe ¹
Americas	Canada ² United States ² West Indies ¹
East Asia-Pacific	Australia ¹ New Zealand ¹ Papua New Guinea ²
Europe	England ¹ Ireland ¹ Netherlands ² Scotland ²
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