he South Africa cricket team, their performance in various formats, World Cup performances, captaincy records, top bowlers and batsmen, and ICC and Asia Cup performances:


History of South Africa Cricket Team


The South Africa cricket team, also known as the Proteas, represents South Africa in international cricket. The team is governed by Cricket South Africa and has been a member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since 1909.


Complete Record


- Tests: 447 matches, 173 wins, 143 losses, 131 draws

- ODIs: 644 matches, 371 wins, 251 losses, 6 ties, 16 no results

- T20Is: 149 matches, 83 wins, 61 losses, 2 ties, 3 no results


Performance in All Formats


- Tests: South Africa has a strong Test record, with notable series wins against Australia, England, and India.

- ODIs: South Africa has been a consistent ODI team, with several bilateral series wins and a Champions Trophy title in 1998.

- T20Is: South Africa has been a top T20I team, with several series wins and a ICC World Twenty20 title in 2012.


All World Cup Performance


- 1992: Semifinalists

- 1996: Quarterfinalists

- 1999: Semifinalists

- 2003: Group stage exit

- 2007: Semifinalists

- 2011: Quarterfinalists

- 2015: Semifinalists

- 2019: Group stage exit


All Captain Performance


- Kepler Wessels (1991-1994): 20 matches, 10 wins, 10 losses

- Hansie Cronje (1994-2000): 53 matches, 27 wins, 24 losses

- Shaun Pollock (2000-2005): 43 matches, 24 wins, 18 losses

- Graeme Smith (2005-2011): 64 matches, 37 wins, 26 losses

- AB de Villiers (2011-2017): 63 matches, 39 wins, 23 losses

- Faf du Plessis (2017-present): 40 matches, 25 wins, 15 losses


All Captain Win, Loss, and Match Performance


- Most wins: Graeme Smith (37 wins)

- Most losses: Hansie Cronje (24 losses)

- Most matches: Graeme Smith (64 matches)

- Best win percentage: AB de Villiers (62%)

- Worst win percentage: Kepler Wessels (50%)


One of the Best Bowlers


- Allan Donald: 330 wickets in 72 Tests, 272 wickets in 164 ODIs

- Dale Steyn: 439 wickets in 93 Tests, 196 wickets in 125 ODIs


One of the Best Batsmen


- Jacques Kallis: 13,289 runs in 166 Tests, 11,579 runs in 328 ODIs

- AB de Villiers: 8,765 runs in 114 Tests, 9,577 runs in 228 ODIs


Awards and Recognition:


- ICC Cricketer of the Year (several players awarded)

- Wisden Cricketers of the Century (several players selected)

- South African Cricketer of the Year (several players awarded)


Note: This article provides a comprehensive overview of the South Africa cricket team's history, performance, and captaincy records. The article also highlights the team's achievements in various ICC tournaments and the Asia Cup.


As of 2024, South Africa has not participated in the Asia Cup, as it is a tournament for Asian teams. However, South Africa has participated in several ICC tournaments, including the World Cup and the World Twenty20. In the 2024 World Cup, South Africa will be one of the top contenders for the title, with a strong team led by captain Faf du Plessis.