ICC World Cup 2023, Match 20 | England Vs South Africa Head-to-Head

image-lnyhqhitEngland players at the 2023 World Cup (AP)

Recently-jolted England and South African sides are set to collide in match number 20 of the ongoing 2023 World Cup on October 21. The match, marking the fourth respective fixtures for both sides and their first since their shock defeats to Afghanistan and Netherlands, will be played out at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

As England and South Africa brace themselves for a fresh World Cup 2023 challenge, we take a look at how they have fared against each other so far in ODIs via their detailed head-to-head record.


ENG vs SA Head-to-Head Record in ODIs

England and South Africa have faced each other a staggering 69 times at the ODI stage. Interestingly, their first-ever faceoff in 50-overs international occurred at a World Cup back in 1992 in Melbourne. The two sides also went up against each other in a three-match ODI series in South Africa earlier this year, which the hosts ended up sealing by a 2-1 margin. 

Here is a look at the overall England vs South Africa head-to-head record in ODI matches:

England vs South Africa Head-to-Head in ODIs
Matches: 69
England won: 30
South Africa won: 33
Tie/NR: 5/1

As per the aforementioned stats, South Africa hold a slight historical edge over their English counterparts in ODI matches. However, in their last 10 completed meetings, both teams have registered five wins each against each other.


ENG vs SA Head-to-Head Record in ODI World Cups

image-lnyhuqdsBen Stokes steered England to an easy win over SA at the 2019 World Cup (x.com)

England and South Africa faced twice at the 1992 World Cup, including once in the semi-final. Their twin meetings in 1992 also marked their first-ever set of matches at a World Cup, and they have since played each other five more times at the grand stage.

England vs South Africa Head-to-Head in World Cups
Matches: 7
England won: 4
South Africa won: 3
Tie/NR: 0


While England trails Proteas in overall head-to-head record, they hold a morale-boosting 4-3 lead against them in seven World Cup matches. Moreover, England’s win over South Africa in 2019 was also a tipping point of their triumphant campaign at home.


ENG vs SA Head-to-Head Record in ODIs in India

England and South Africa have faced each other just once in an ODI in India. Their lone meeting on Indian surfaces took place during the 2011 World Cup, where England emerged victorious in a see-saw thriller in Chennai. Their upcoming 2023 World Cup match marks only their second 50-overs standoff on an Indian venue.