South Africa National Cricket Team Overview |
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| Captains | Temba Bavuma (Tests, ODIs), Aiden Markram (T20Is) |
| Coaches | Shukri Conrad (Tests), Ashwell Prince (Test batting coach), Piet Botha (Test bowling coach), Rob Walter (white-ball coach), JP Duminy (white-ball batting coach), Eric Simons (white-ball bowling coach) |
| First international match | 1889 |
| Cricket board | Cricket South Africa (CSA) |
| ICC titles | 1 |
South Africa played their first international cricket in 1889 but struggled initially, taking 17 years to win a Test. Their golden era began in the 1960s with stars like Graeme Pollock and Mike Procter, though apartheid isolated them for two decades. Since their 1991 return, South Africa has thrived, especially in Tests, dominating away series from 2007 to 2015. Graeme Smith became the most successful Test captain, while players like Jacques Kallis, Dale Steyn, and AB de Villiers left lasting legacies. Despite administrative challenges and a focus on diversity, South Africa remains a force in world cricket.