SA vs NZ: Head-to-head record in ICC tournaments

The SA vs NZ, Semi-final 1 of the T20 World Cup 2026, will take place on March 4.

South Africa and New Zealand are set to battle in the semi-final 2 of the T20 World Cup 2026. The SA vs NZ clash will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on March 4 (Wednesday).

The Aiden Markram & Co. won all three games in the Super 8 Round to book a berth in the semi-final. They topped the Group 1 points table with six points.

On the other hand, New Zealand won one match and lost one, while one game against Pakistan was washed out. With three points and a better Net Run Rate (NRR) than Pakistan, they finished second in the Group 2 points table to qualify for the semis.

This is the 18th time that South Africa and New Zealand will face each other in an ICC tournament in the white-ball format. Let’s take a look at the complete SA vs NZ head-to-head records in ICC tournaments, including the T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup, and Champions Trophy.

SA vs NZ head-to-head record in ICC tournaments: South Africa (9)- New Zealand (8) [Total-17]

South Africa and New Zealand have clashed in 17 ICC tournament games. Of these, the Proteas won nine matches while the Black Caps won eight. South Africa have won all five matches against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup.

In the ODI World Cup, New Zealand have an edge with six victories and three defeats from nine encounters. In the ICC Champions Trophy, the two sides have squared off in three games, with the Black Caps winning two and South Africa claiming one.

Most runs for South Africa in SA vs NZ in ICC tournaments:

Former opening batsman Herschelle Gibbs is the leading run-scorer against New Zealand in the ICC tournaments with 346 runs. South African star batters Rassie van der Dussen (269) and David Miller (268) are the next batters in the queue.

Most runs by South African batsmen against New Zealand in ICC tournaments:

1. Herschelle Gibbs- 346 runs
2. Rassie van der Dussen- 269 runs
3. David Miller – 268 runs
4. Jacques Kallis – 265 runs
5. AB de Villiers – 238 runs

Most runs for New Zealand in SA vs NZ in ICC tournaments:

Stephen Fleming is New Zealand’s highest run-scorer against South Africa in ICC tournaments with 348 runs, followed by Kane Williamson (303) and Ross Taylor (260).

Most runs by New Zealand batsmen against South Africa in ICC tournaments:

1. Stephen Fleming – 348 runs
2. Kane Williamson – 303 runs
3. Ross Taylor – 260 runs
4. Brendon McCullum – 237 runs
5. Martin Guptill – 137 runs

Most wickets for South Africa in SA vs NZ in ICC tournaments:

Former pacer Morne Morkel has clinched 12 wickets against the Black Caps, while Dale Steyn follows him with 11 scalps. Marco Jansen, who is also part of the T20 World Cup 2026, is next with seven wickets.

Most wickets by South African bowlers against New Zealand in ICC tournaments:

1. Morne Morkel – 12 wickets
2. Dale Steyn – 11 wickets
3. Marco Jansen – 7 wickets
4. Jacques Kallis – 6 wickets
5. Allan Donald – 5 wickets

Most wickets for New Zealand in SA vs NZ in ICC tournaments:

Former all-rounder Jacon Oram owns the record for most wickets against South Africa in ICC tournaments with 10 wickets. Nathan McCullum and Kyle Miller are next with six scalps each.

Most wickets by New Zealand bowlers against South Africa in ICC tournaments:

1. Jacob Oram – 10 wickets
2. Nathan McCullum – 6 wickets
3. Kyle Mills – 6 wickets
4. Tim Southee – 6 wickets
5. Corey Anderson – 5 wickets

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