South Africa National Cricket Team

The South Africa National Cricket Team tag page brings you everything you need to know about the Proteas across all formats – Test, ODI, and T20I. From match previews and Dream11 fantasy tips to player stats, ICC rankings, records, and upcoming series, this page delivers comprehensive coverage of one of world cricket’s most competitive sides.

Nicknames of the South Africa National Cricket Team

• The Proteas

• Men in Green and Gold

• RSA (short-form reference)

Current Captain & Vice-Captain (as of July 2025)

Aiden Markram leads South Africa’s white-ball charge, while Temba Bavuma continues to captain the Test side.

ICC Rankings – Current and Best

South Africa has remained a top-performing team globally, with consistent performances in ICC tournaments and bilateral series.

South Africa Cricket Team Coaching & Support Staff

The dual coaching structure is tailored to build specialized squads for each format.

Official Sponsors & Partners (2024–2026)

Historic sponsors include Momentum, Castle Lager, and MTN.

South Africa National Cricket Team Stats in Test, ODI, and T20I

Despite missing World Cup titles, South Africa has earned a reputation for being one of the most consistent and feared sides in world cricket.

Test Records & Top Players

Most Test Runs for South Africa

• Jacques Kallis – 13,289

• Hashim Amla – 9,282

• AB de Villiers – 8,765

Most Test Wickets for South Africa

• Dale Steyn – 439

• Shaun Pollock – 421

• Makhaya Ntini – 390

ODI Records & Top Players

Most ODI Runs

• Jacques Kallis – 11,579

• AB de Villiers – 9,577

• Herschelle Gibbs – 8,094

Most ODI Wickets

• Shaun Pollock – 393

• Allan Donald – 272

• Makhaya Ntini – 266

T20I Records & Top Players

Most T20I Runs

• Quinton de Kock – 2,500+

• David Miller – 2,300+

• AB de Villiers – 1,672

Most T20I Wickets

• Tabraiz Shamsi – 80+

• Kagiso Rabada – 70+

• Lungi Ngidi – 65+

South Africa National Cricket Team Roster (July 2025)

Key players across formats include:

• Temba Bavuma

• Aiden Markram

• Quinton de Kock

• Kagiso Rabada

• Anrich Nortje

• Keshav Maharaj

• Heinrich Klaasen

• David Miller

• Tabraiz Shamsi

• Lungi Ngidi

• Reeza Hendricks

• Marco Jansen

• Gerald Coetzee

Central Contract Grades (2024–25)

Cricket South Africa offers performance-based annual retainers to contracted players across formats.

Upcoming Fixtures for South Africa (2025–2026)

South Africa in ICC Tournaments

ICC ODI World Cup

• Semifinalists: 1992, 1999, 2007, 2015

• Quarterfinals: multiple times

• Known for consistent group stage performances

ICC T20 World Cup

• Semifinalists: 2009, 2014

• Strong record in Super 12 stages

ICC Champions Trophy

• Winners: 1998 (inaugural edition)

• Semifinalists: 2002, 2006

World Test Championship

• Competitive performances in 2019–2023 and 2023–2025 cycles

Iconic Captains of South Africa

• Hansie Cronje

• Graeme Smith (most Tests as captain in history)

• AB de Villiers

• Faf du Plessis

• Temba Bavuma

Cricket Legends of South Africa

• Jacques Kallis

• Dale Steyn

• Shaun Pollock

• AB de Villiers

• Makhaya Ntini

• Allan Donald

• Gary Kirsten

• Mark Boucher

Fan-Favourite Current Players

• Quinton de Kock

• Kagiso Rabada

• Anrich Nortje

• Aiden Markram

• Heinrich Klaasen

• David Miller

Major Cricket Stadiums in South Africa

History of South Africa Cricket Team

• First Test: vs England in 1889

• Re-admitted to international cricket in 1991

• Known for fast bowling, aggressive batting, and fielding brilliance

• Produced some of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history

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