List of Australia Test cricket records against South Africa
This is a list of Australian Test cricket records against South Africa. It is based on the List of Australia Test cricket records, but concentrates solely on records dealing with the Australian Test cricket team, and any cricketers who have played for that team, against the South Africa Test cricket team. Australia played its first recognised Test cricket match against South Africa in October 1902, and the records listed here date from that time.
Listing criteria[edit]
In general the top ten are listed in each category (except when there is a tie for the last place among the ten, when all the tied record holders are noted).
Listing notation[edit]
Team notation
- (300-3) indicates that a team scored 300 runs for three wickets and the innings was closed, either due to a successful run chase or if no playing time remained.
- (300-3 d) indicates that a team scored 300 runs for three wickets, and declared its innings closed.
- (300) indicates that a team scored 300 runs and was all out, either by losing all ten wickets or by having one or more batsmen unable to bat and losing the remaining wickets.
Batting notation
- (100) indicates that a batsman scored 100 runs and was out.
- (100*) indicates that a batsman scored 100 runs and was not out.
Bowling notation
- (5-100) indicates that a bowler has captured 5 wickets while giving away 100 runs.
Currently playing
- Record holders who are currently playing Test cricket (i.e. their record details listed could change) are shown in bold
Team records[edit]
Team wins, losses, ties, and draws[edit]
Matches played[edit]
Team | 1st Test | Matches | Won | Lost | Drawn | Tied | % Won |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Australia | Oct 1902 | 91 | 50 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 54.94 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 4 November 2014. |
Highest scores (Innings)[edit]
Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 652-7d | South Africa | Johannesburg | 2001–02 |
2 | 628-8d | South Africa | Johannesburg | 1996–97 |
3 | 578 | South Africa | Melbourne | 1910–11 |
4 | 565-5d | South Africa | Brisbane | 2012–13 |
5 | 554 | South Africa | Sydney | 2001–02 |
6 | 550 | South Africa | Adelaide | 2012–13 |
7 | 549-7d | South Africa | Port Elizabeth | 1949–50 |
8 | 542 | South Africa | Cape Town | 1966–67 |
9 | 530 | South Africa | Adelaide | 1952–53 |
10 | 528-8d | South Africa | Perth | 2005–06 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 4 November 2014. |
Lowest scores (Innings)[edit]
Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 47 | South Africa | Cape Town | 2011–12 |
2 | 75 | South Africa | Durban | 1949–50 |
3 | 85 | South Africa | Hobart | 2016–17 |
4 | 108 | South Africa | Port Elizabeth | 1996–97 |
5 | 111 | South Africa | Sydney | 1993–94 |
6 | 143 | South Africa | Johannesburg | 1966–67 |
7 | 147 | South Africa | Durban | 1966–67 |
8 | 153 | South Africa | Melbourne | 1931–32 |
9 | 157 | South Africa | Durban | 1969–70 |
10 | 163 | South Africa | Durban | 1957–58 |
163 | South Africa | Perth | 2012–13 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 12 November 2016. |
Greatest win margins (by innings)[edit]
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
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1 | Innings and 360 runs | Australia (652-7d) beat South Africa (159 & 133) | Johannesburg | 2001–02 |
2 | Innings and 259 runs | Australia (549-7d) beat South Africa (158 & 132) | Port Elizabeth | 1949–50 |
3 | Innings and 196 runs | Australia (628-8d) beat South Africa (302 & 130) | Johannesburg | 1996–97 |
4 | Innings and 184 runs | Australia (439) beat South Africa (157 & 98) | Johannesburg | 1935–36 |
5 | Innings and 163 runs | Australia (450) beat South Africa (170 & 117) | Brisbane | 1931–32 |
6 | Innings and 155 runs | Australia (469) beat South Africa (153 & 161) | Sydney | 1931–32 |
7 | Innings and 141 runs | Australia (449) beat South Africa (209 & 99) | Cape Town | 1957–58 |
8 | Innings and 114 runs | Australia (528) beat South Africa (174 & 240) | Sydney | 1910–11 |
9 | Innings and 88 runs | Australia (448) beat South Africa (265 & 95) | Manchester | 1912 |
10 | Innings and 85 runs | Australia (413) beat South Africa (137 & 191) | Johannesburg | 1949–50 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 21 November 2008. |
Greatest win margins (by wickets)[edit]
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
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1 | 10 wickets | Australia (252 & 59–0) beat South Africa (85 & 225) | Cape Town | 1902–03 |
10 wickets | Australia (390 & 48–0) beat South Africa (263 & 173) | Lord's | 1912 | |
10 wickets | Australia (396 & 1–0) beat South Africa (180 & 216) | Cape Town | 1921–22 | |
10 wickets | Australia (513 & 73–0) beat South Africa (308 & 274) | Adelaide | 1931–32 | |
10 wickets | Australia (401 & 1–0) beat South Africa (203 & 198) | Johannesburg | 1957–58 | |
10 wickets | Australia (554 & 54–0) beat South Africa (154 & 452) | Sydney | 2001–02 | |
7 | 9 wickets | Australia (429 & 102–1) beat South Africa (248 & 282) | Durban | 1935–36 |
9 wickets | Australia (435 & 92–1) beat South Africa (361 & 164) | Cape Town | 1993–1994 | |
9 wickets | Australia (487 & 10–1) beat South Africa (277 & 219) | Melbourne | 2001–02 | |
10 | 8 wickets | Australia (526-7d & 87–2) beat South Africa (278 & 333) | Cape Town | 1949–50 |
8 wickets | Australia (291 & 68–2) beat South Africa (214 & 144) | Port Elizabeth | 1957–58 | |
8 wickets | Australia (447 & 136–2) beat South Africa (274 & 306) | Melbourne | 1963–64 | |
8 wickets | Australia (359 & 288–2) beat South Africa (451-9d & 194-6d) | Sydney | 2005–06 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 21 November 2008. |
Greatest win margins (by runs)[edit]
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
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1 | 530 runs | Australia (328 & 578) beat South Africa (205 & 171) | Melbourne | 1910–11 |
2 | 281 runs | Australia (397 & 290-4d) beat South Africa (206 & 200) | Centurion | 2013–14 |
3 | 246 runs | Australia (439 & 309-7d) beat South Africa (374 & 128) | Adelaide | 2001–02 |
4 | 245 runs | Australia (494-7d & 303-5d) beat South Africa (287 & 265) | Cape Town | 2013–14 |
5 | 191 runs | Australia (469-7d & 124-6d) beat South Africa (273 & 129) | Adelaide | 1993–94 |
6 | 184 runs | Australia (355 & 321-7d) beat South Africa (311 & 181) | Melbourne | 2005–06 |
7 | 175 runs | Australia (352 & 331-5d) beat South Africa (138 & 370) | Durban | 2008–09 |
8 | 169 runs | Australia (198 & 554) beat South Africa (358 & 225) | Melbourne | 1931–32 |
9 | 162 runs | Australia (466 & 207) beat South Africa (220 & 291) | Johannesburg | 2008–09 |
10 | 159 runs | Australia (175 & 309) beat South Africa (240 & 85) | Johannesburg | 1902–03 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 4 November 2014. |
Narrowest win margins (by wickets)[edit]
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
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1 | 2 wickets | Australia (108 & 271–8) beat South Africa (209 & 168) | Port Elizabeth | 1996–97 |
2 wickets | Australia (270 & 294–8) beat South Africa (303 & 258) | Johannesburg | 2005–06 | |
2 wickets | Australia (296 & 310–8) beat South Africa (266 & 339) | Johannesburg | 2011–12 | |
4 | 4 wickets | Australia (382 & 334–6) beat South Africa (239 & 473) | Cape Town | 2001–02 |
5 | 5 wickets | Australia (75 & 336–5) beat South Africa (311 & 99) | Durban | 1949–50 |
6 | 6 wickets | Australia (542 & 180–4) beat South Africa (353 & 367) | Cape Town | 1966–67 |
7 | 7 wickets | Australia (308 & 95–3) beat South Africa (205 & 197) | Cape Town | 2005–06 |
8 | 8 wickets | Australia (526-7d & 87–2) beat South Africa (278 & 333) | Cape Town | 1949–50 |
8 wickets | Australia (291 & 68–2) beat South Africa (214 & 144) | Port Elizabeth | 1957–58 | |
8 wickets | Australia (447 & 136–2) beat South Africa (274 & 306) | Melbourne | 1963–64 | |
8 wickets | Australia (359 & 288–2) beat South Africa (451-9d & 194-6d) | Sydney | 2005–06 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 4 November 2014. |
Narrowest win margins (by runs)[edit]
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 89 runs | Australia (348 & 327) beat South Africa (506 & 80) | Melbourne | 1910–11 |
2 | 96 runs | Australia (280 & 277) beat South Africa (221 & 240) | Brisbane | 1953-53 |
3 | 103 runs | Australia (445 & 257-4d) beat South Africa (327 & 272) | Sydney | 2008–09 |
4 | 112 runs | Australia (369 & 307-4d) beat South Africa (267 & 297) | Durban | 2005–06 |
5 | 159 runs | Australia (175 & 309) beat South Africa (240 & 85) | Johannesburg | 1902–03 |
6 | 162 runs | Australia (466 & 207) beat South Africa (220 & 291) | Johannesburg | 2008–09 |
7 | 169 runs | Australia (198 & 554) beat South Africa (358 & 225) | Melbourne | 1931–32 |
8 | 184 runs | Australia (355 & 321-7d) beat South Africa (311 & 181) | Melbourne | 2005–06 |
9 | 191 runs | Australia (469-7d & 124-6d) beat South Africa (273 & 129) | Adelaide | 1993–94 |
10 | 245 runs | Australia (494-7d & 303-5d) beat South Africa (287 & 265) | Cape Town | 2013–14 |
Source: Cricinfo.com. Last updated: 4 November 2014. |
Greatest loss margins (by innings)[edit]
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Innings and 129 | South Africa (622-9d) beat Australia (157 & 336) | Durban | 1969–70 |
2 | Innings and 20 runs | South Africa (651) beat Australia (209 & 422) | Cape Town | 2008–09 |
Note: a South Africa win against Australia by an innings has only occurred on 2 occasions. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 23 March 2009. |
Greatest loss margins (by wickets)[edit]
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 wickets | South Africa (595 & 82–0) beat Australia (345 & 331) | Adelaide | 1963–64 |
2 | 9 wickets | South Africa (459 & 183–1) beat Australia (394 & 247) | Melbourne | 2008–09 |
3 | 8 wickets | South Africa (300 & 185–2) beat Australia (147 & 334) | Durban | 1966–67 |
8 wickets | South Africa (384 & 32–2) beat Australia (227 & 185) | Centurion | 1996–97 | |
8 wickets | South Africa (96 & 236–2) beat Australia (284 & 47) | Cape Town | 2011–12 | |
6 | 7 wickets | South Africa (276 & 179–3) beat Australia (173 & 278) | Port Elizabeth | 1966–67 |
7 | 6 wickets | South Africa (435 & 297–4) beat Australia (520 & 209) | Melbourne | 1952–53 |
6 wickets | South Africa (281 & 414–4) beat Australia (375 & 319) | Perth | 2008–09 | |
9 | 5 wickets | South Africa (167 & 340–5) beat Australia (315 & 186) | Durban | 2001–02 |
Note: a South Africa win against Australia by a wickets margin has only occurred on 9 occasions. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 4 November 2014. |
Greatest loss margins (by runs)[edit]
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 323 runs | South Africa (311 & 470-8d) beat Australia (212 & 246) | Port Elizabeth | 1969–70 |
2 | 309 runs | South Africa (225 & 569) beat Australia (163 & 322) | Perth | 2012–13 |
3 | 307 runs | South Africa (279 & 408) beat Australia (202 & 178) | Johannesburg | 1969–70 |
4 | 233 runs | South Africa (199 & 620) beat Australia (325 & 261) | Johannesburg | 1966–67 |
5 | 231 runs | South Africa (423 & 270-5d) beat Australia (246 & 216) | Port Elizabeth | 2013–14 |
6 | 197 runs | South Africa (251 & 450-9d) beat Australia (248 & 256) | Johannesburg | 1993–94 |
7 | 170 runs | South Africa (382 & 232) beat Australia (164 & 280) | Cape Town | 1969–70 |
8 | 82 runs | South Africa (227 & 290) beat Australia (243 & 388) | Melbourne | 1952–53 |
9 | 38 runs | South Africa (482 & 360) beat Australia (465 & 339) | Adelaide | 1910–11 |
10 | 5 runs | South Africa (169 & 239) beat Australia (292 & 111) | Sydney | 1993–94 |
Note: a South Africa win against Australia by a runs margin has only occurred on 10 occasions. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 4 November 2014. |
Narrowest loss margins (by wickets)[edit]
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 wickets | South Africa (167 & 340–5) beat Australia (315 & 186) | Durban | 2001–02 |
2 | 6 wickets | South Africa (435 & 297–4) beat Australia (520 & 209) | Melbourne | 1952–53 |
6 wickets | South Africa (281 & 414–4) beat Australia (375 & 319) | Perth | 2008–09 | |
4 | 7 wickets | South Africa (276 & 179–3) beat Australia (173 & 278) | Port Elizabeth | 1966–67 |
5 | 8 wickets | South Africa (300 & 185–2) beat Australia (147 & 334) | Durban | 1966–67 |
8 wickets | South Africa (384 & 32–2) beat Australia (227 & 185) | Centurion | 1996–97 | |
8 wickets | South Africa (96 & 236–2) beat Australia (284 & 47) | Cape Town | 2011–12 | |
8 | 9 wickets | South Africa (459 & 183–1) beat Australia (394 & 247) | Melbourne | 2008–09 |
9 | 10 wickets | South Africa (595 & 82–0) beat Australia (345 & 331) | Adelaide | 1963–64 |
Note: a South Africa win against Australia by a wickets margin has only occurred on 9 occasions. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 4 November 2014. |
Narrowest loss margins (by runs)[edit]
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 runs | South Africa (169 & 239) beat Australia (292 & 111) | Sydney | 1993–94 |
2 | 38 runs | South Africa (482 & 360) beat Australia (465 & 339) | Adelaide | 1910–11 |
3 | 82 runs | South Africa (227 & 290) beat Australia (243 & 388) | Melbourne | 1952–53 |
4 | 170 runs | South Africa (382 & 232) beat Australia (164 & 280) | Cape Town | 1969–70 |
5 | 197 runs | South Africa (251 & 450-9d) beat Australia (248 & 256) | Johannesburg | 1993–94 |
6 | 231 runs | South Africa (423 & 270-5d) beat Australia (246 & 216) | Port Elizabeth | 2013–14 |
7 | 233 runs | South Africa (199 & 620) beat Australia (325 & 261) | Johannesburg | 1966–67 |
8 | 307 runs | South Africa (279 & 408) beat Australia (202 & 178) | Johannesburg | 1969–70 |
9 | 309 runs | South Africa (225 & 569) beat Australia (163 & 322) | Perth | 2012–13 |
10 | 323 runs | South Africa (311 & 470-8d) beat Australia (212 & 246) | Port Elizabeth | 1969–70 |
Note: a South Africa win against Australia by a wickets margin has only occurred on 10 occasions. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 4 November 2014. |
Individual records[edit]
Individual records (appearances)[edit]
Most career matches[edit]
Rank | Appearances | Player | Span |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 26 | Ricky Ponting | 1997–2012 |
2 | 24 | Shane Warne | 1993–2006 |
3 | 19 | Matthew Hayden | 1994–2009 |
4 | 18 | Mark Waugh | 1993–2002 |
5 | 17 | Glenn McGrath | 1994–2006 |
17 | Michael Hussey | 2005-12 | |
7 | 16 | Steve Waugh | 1994–2002 |
8 | 14 | Neil Harvey | 1949–58 |
14 | Bill Lawry | 1963–70 | |
14 | Brett Lee | 2001–08 | |
14 | Michael Clarke | 2008–2015 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 19 April 2016. |
Individual records (batting)[edit]
Highest individual score[edit]
Rank | Runs | Player | Match | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 299* | Don Bradman | Australia v South Africa | Adelaide | 1931–32 |
2 | 259* | Michael Clarke | Australia v South Africa | Brisbane | 2012–13 |
3 | 230 | Michael Clarke | Australia v South Africa | Adelaide | 2012–13 |
4 | 226 | Don Bradman | Australia v South Africa | Brisbane | 1931–32 |
5 | 214* | Victor Trumper | Australia v South Africa | Adelaide | 1910–11 |
6 | 214 | Greg Blewett | South Africa v Australia | Johannesburg | 1996–97 |
7 | 205 | Neil Harvey | Australia v South Africa | Melbourne | 1952–53 |
8 | 204* | Adam Gilchrist | South Africa v Australia | Johannesburg | 2001–02 |
9 | 203* | Brad Hodge | Australia v South Africa | Perth | 2005–06 |
10 | 203 | Herbie Collins | South Africa v Australia | Johannesburg | 1921–22 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 19 April 2016. |
Most career runs[edit]
Rank | Runs | Player | Matches | Innings | Not Out | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2132 | Ricky Ponting | 26 | 48 | 3 | 47.37 |
2 | 1625 | Neil Harvey | 14 | 23 | 3 | 81.25 |
3 | 1487 | Michael Clarke | 14 | 27 | 5 | 67.59 |
4 | 1486 | Matthew Hayden | 19 | 36 | 2 | 43.70 |
5 | 1147 | Steve Waugh | 16 | 25 | 2 | 49.86 |
6 | 1135 | Mark Waugh | 18 | 29 | 2 | 42.03 |
7 | 1108 | Michael Hussey | 17 | 31 | 2 | 38.20 |
8 | 985 | Bill Lawry | 14 | 28 | 1 | 36.48 |
9 | 982 | Warren Bardsley | 11 | 17 | 1 | 61.37 |
10 | 980 | Bob Simpson | 15 | 27 | 2 | 39.20 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 19 April 2016. |
Most career 50+ scores[edit]
Rank | 50+s | Player | Matches | Innings | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 19 | Ricky Ponting | 26 | 48 | 47.37 |
2 | 13 | Neil Harvey | 14 | 23 | 81.25 |
3 | 11 | Matthew Hayden | 19 | 36 | 43.70 |
4 | 9 | Warren Bardsley | 11 | 17 | 61.37 |
9 | Steve Waugh | 16 | 25 | 49.86 | |
9 | Mike Hussey | 17 | 31 | 38.20 | |
7 | 8 | Mark Waugh | 18 | 29 | 42.03 |
8 | Michael Clarke | 14 | 27 | 67.59 | |
9 | 7 | Damien Martyn | 11 | 18 | 53.07 |
7 | Ian Redpath | 10 | 20 | 46.52 | |
7 | Bob Simpson | 15 | 27 | 39.20 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 19 April 2016. |
Most career 100s[edit]
Rank | 100s | Player | Matches | Innings | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 8 | Neil Harvey | 14 | 23 | 81.25 |
8 | Ricky Ponting | 26 | 48 | 47.37 | |
3 | 6 | Matthew Hayden | 19 | 36 | 43.70 |
4 | 5 | Michael Clarke | 14 | 27 | 67.59 |
5 | 4 | Don Bradman | 5 | 5 | 201.50 |
4 | Damien Martyn | 11 | 18 | 53.07 | |
4 | Mark Waugh | 18 | 29 | 42.03 | |
4 | David Warner | 6 | 11 | 68.09 | |
9 | 3 | Jack Fingleton | 6 | 8 | 74.00 |
3 | Clem Hill | 8 | 13 | 62.66 | |
3 | Lindsay Hassett | 10 | 14 | 53.42 | |
3 | Warren Bardsley | 11 | 17 | 61.37 | |
3 | Michael Hussey | 17 | 31 | 38.20 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 19 April 2016. |
Individual records (bowling)[edit]
Most career wickets[edit]
Rank | Wickets | Player | Matches | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 130 | Shane Warne | 24 | 24.16 |
2 | 77 | Clarrie Grimmett | 10 | 15.57 |
3 | 64 | Mitchell Johnson | 12 | 25.64 |
4 | 57 | Glenn McGrath | 17 | 27.33 |
5 | 52 | Richie Benaud | 13 | 27.17 |
6 | 50 | Bill Whitty | 8 | 17.50 |
50 | Brett Lee | 14 | 34.64 | |
8 | 44 | Bill Johnston | 10 | 25.65 |
9 | 43 | Peter Siddle | 12 | 33.62 |
10 | 41 | Graham McKenzie | 13 | 40.14 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 19 April 2016. |
Best Bowling in an Innings[edit]
Rank | Figures | Player | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 8/61 | Mitchell Johnson | South Africa | Perth | 2008–09 |
2 | 7/34 | Jack Saunders | South Africa | Johannesburg | 1902–03 |
3 | 7/40 | Clarrie Grimmett | South Africa | Johannesburg | 1935–36 |
4 | 7/56 | Shane Warne | South Africa | Sydney | 1993–94 |
5 | 7/68 | Mitchell Johnson | South Africa | Centurion | 2013–14 |
6 | 7/83 | Clarrie Grimmett | South Africa | Adelaide | 1931–32 |
7 | 7/100 | Clarrie Grimmett | South Africa | Durban | 1935–36 |
8 | 7/116 | Clarrie Grimmett | South Africa | Adelaide | 1931–32 |
9 | 6/17 | Bill Whitty | South Africa | Melbourne | 1910–11 |
10 | 6/18 | Bert Ironmonger | South Africa | Melbourne | 1931–32 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 19 April 2016. |
Most career 5-wickets-in-an-innings[edit]
Rank | 5s | Player | Matches | Wickets | BBI | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 8 | Clarrie Grimmett | 10 | 77 | 7/40 | 15.57 |
2 | 7 | Shane Warne | 24 | 130 | 7/56 | 24.16 |
3 | 5 | Richie Benaud | 13 | 52 | 5/49 | 27.17 |
4 | 3 | Bert Ironmonger | 4 | 31 | 6/18 | 9.14 |
3 | Bill Whitty | 8 | 50 | 6/17 | 17.50 | |
3 | Bill Johnston | 10 | 44 | 6/44 | 25.65 | |
3 | Graham McKenzie | 13 | 41 | 5/46 | 40.14 | |
3 | Mitchell Johnson | 12 | 64 | 8/61 | 25.64 | |
9 | 2 | Alan Davidson | 5 | 25 | 6/34 | 17.00 |
2 | Ray Lindwall | 8 | 31 | 5/32 | 20.35 | |
2 | Alan Connolly | 7 | 26 | 6/47 | 30.30 | |
2 | Bill O'Reilly | 7 | 34 | 5/20 | 18.64 | |
2 | Brett Lee | 14 | 50 | 5/69 | 34.64 | |
2 | Glenn McGrath | 17 | 57 | 6/86 | 27.33 | |
BBI – Best Bowling in an Innings. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 19 April 2016. |
Most career 10-wickets-in-a-match[edit]
Rank | 10s | Player | Matches | Wickets | BBM | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 4 | Clarrie Grimmett | 10 | 77 | 14/199 | 15.57 |
2 | 2 | Shane Warne | 24 | 130 | 12/128 | 24.16 |
2 | Mitchell Johnson | 12 | 64 | 12/127 | 25.64 | |
3 | 1 | Bert Ironmonger | 4 | 31 | 11/24 | 9.14 |
Note: This list includes all Australian players who have taken 10 wickets in a match against South Africa. BBM – Best Bowling in a Match. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 19 April 2016. |
Individual records (fielding)[edit]
Most dismissals in Test career (wicketkeeper)[edit]
Rank | Dismissals | Player | Caught | Stumped | Matches | Innings |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 44 | Adam Gilchrist | 39 | 5 | 12 | 24 |
2 | 41 | Brad Haddin | 40 | 1 | 11 | 21 |
3 | 38 | Brian Taber | 35 | 3 | 9 | 16 |
4 | 33 | Wally Grout | 29 | 4 | 10 | 19 |
33 | Ian Healy | 31 | 2 | 12 | 22 | |
6 | 27 | Bert Oldfield | 13 | 14 | 11 | 22 |
7 | 21 | Ron Saggers | 13 | 8 | 5 | 9 |
8 | 14 | Gil Langley | 11 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
9 | 13 | Sammy Carter | 9 | 4 | 7 | 14 |
10 | 9 | Matthew Wade | 8 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 19 April 2016. |
Most catches in Test career (non-wicketkeeper)[edit]
Rank | Catches | Player | Matches |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 35 | Ricky Ponting | 26 |
2 | 27 | Bob Simpson | 15 |
3 | 22 | Matthew Hayden | 19 |
4 | 19 | Mark Waugh | 18 |
19 | Shane Warne | 24 | |
6 | 18 | Michael Clarke | 14 |
7 | 17 | Mark Taylor | 11 |
8 | 15 | Richie Benaud | 13 |
9 | 12 | Charles Kellaway | 8 |
10 | 11 | Ian Chappell | 9 |
11 | Justin Langer | 11 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 19 April 2016. |
Partnership records[edit]
Highest wicket partnerships[edit]
Partnership | Runs | Players | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st wicket | 233 | Bill Brown & Jack Fingleton | South Africa | Cape Town | 1935–36 |
2nd wicket | 275 | Colin McDonald & Lindsay Hassett | South Africa | Adelaide | 1952–53 |
3rd wicket | 242 | Charles Kellaway & Warren Bardsley | South Africa | Lord's | 1912 |
4th wicket | 259 | Ed Cowan & Michael Clarke | South Africa | Brisbane | 2012-13 |
5th wicket | 385 | Steve Waugh & Greg Blewett | South Africa | Johannesburg | 1996–1997 |
6th wicket | 317 | Damien Martyn & Adam Gilchrist | South Africa | Johannesburg | 2001–02 |
7th wicket | 160 | Richie Benaud & Graham McKenzie | South Africa | Sydney | 1963–64 |
8th wicket | 117 | Marcus North & Mitchell Johnson | South Africa | Johannesburg | 2008–09 |
9th wicket | 78 | Don Bradman & Bill O'Reilly | South Africa | Adelaide | 1931–32 |
78 | Ken Mackay & Ian Meckiff | South Africa | Johannesburg | 1957–58 | |
10th wicket | 107 | Mike Hussey & Glenn McGrath | South Africa | Melbourne | 2005–06 |
Source: Cricinfo 1; Cricinfo 2. Last updated: 4 November 2014. |
Highest partnerships by runs[edit]
Rank | Partnership | Runs | Players | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 5th wicket | 385 | Steve Waugh & Greg Blewett | South Africa | Johannesburg | 1996–1997 |
2 | 6th wicket | 317 | Damien Martyn & Adam Gilchrist | South Africa | Johannesburg | 2001–02 |
3 | 2nd wicket | 275 | Colin McDonald & Lindsay Hassett | South Africa | Adelaide | 1952–53 |
4 | 2nd wicket | 274 | Bill Woodfull & Don Bradman | South Africa | Melbourne | 1931–32 |
5 | 5th wicket | 272 | Michael Clarke & Michael Hussey | South Africa | Adelaide | 2012-13 |
6 | 4th wicket | 259 | Ed Cowan & Michael Clarke | South Africa | Brisbane | 2012-13 |
7 | 3rd wicket | 242 | Charles Kellaway & Warren Bardsley | South Africa | Lord's | 1912 |
8 | 1st wicket | 233 | Bill Brown & Jack Fingleton | South Africa | Cape Town | 1935–36 |
5th wicket | 233 | Shaun Marsh & Steve Smith | South Africa | Centurion | 2013-14 | |
10 | 5th wicket | 228 | Michael Clarke & Michael Hussey | South Africa | Brisbane | 2012-13 |
Source: Cricinfo . Last updated: 4 November 2014. |
See also[edit]
- Portal:Cricket
- Cricket statistics
- List of Test cricket records
- List of Australia Test cricket records
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