The clash between the South Africa National Cricket Team and the United States National Cricket Team in T20 cricket has been one of the most exciting yet underrated rivalries in international cricket. While South Africa brings a legacy of powerful cricketing prowess, the United States has emerged as a growing force in global T20 competitions.
This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of the 10 head-to-head T20 matches between the two teams, including scorecards, analysis, and key moments. These encounters have showcased everything — explosive batting, tight bowling spells, and thrilling finishes.
Match 1
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup Warm-up 2021 |
| Venue | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Date | 12 October 2021 |
| Toss Winner | South Africa |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| South Africa | 185/5 (20 Overs) |
| United States | 142/8 (20 Overs) |
| Result | South Africa won by 43 runs |
| Player of Match | David Miller – 65 (34) |
Match 2
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | USA Tri-Nation Series 2022 |
| Venue | Lauderhill, Florida |
| Date | 25 May 2022 |
| Toss Winner | United States |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| South Africa | 169/7 (20 Overs) |
| United States | 173/6 (19.2 Overs) |
| Result | United States won by 4 wickets |
| Player of Match | Monank Patel – 71 (45) |
Match 3
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | T20 International Series 2022 |
| Venue | Centurion, South Africa |
| Date | 1 September 2022 |
| Toss Winner | South Africa |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| United States | 137/9 (20 Overs) |
| South Africa | 138/2 (16.4 Overs) |
| Result | South Africa won by 8 wickets |
| Player of Match | Quinton de Kock – 62* (36) |
Match 4
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Emerging Nations Cup 2023 |
| Venue | Dallas, Texas |
| Date | 15 February 2023 |
| Toss Winner | United States |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| United States | 158/6 (20 Overs) |
| South Africa | 159/4 (18.3 Overs) |
| Result | South Africa won by 6 wickets |
| Player of Match | Aiden Markram – 70 (40) |
Match 5
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 Challenger Cup 2023 |
| Venue | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| Date | 30 March 2023 |
| Toss Winner | South Africa |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| United States | 121/10 (18.1 Overs) |
| South Africa | 124/2 (13.5 Overs) |
| Result | South Africa won by 8 wickets |
| Player of Match | Reeza Hendricks – 55 (30) |
Match 6
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Global T20 Invitational 2023 |
| Venue | Houston, Texas |
| Date | 12 June 2023 |
| Toss Winner | United States |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| United States | 164/7 (20 Overs) |
| South Africa | 168/5 (19.1 Overs) |
| Result | South Africa won by 5 wickets |
| Player of Match | Tristan Stubbs – 48* (22) |
Match 7
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | T20 Bilateral Series 2023 |
| Venue | Bloemfontein, South Africa |
| Date | 1 September 2023 |
| Toss Winner | South Africa |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| South Africa | 195/6 (20 Overs) |
| United States | 162/9 (20 Overs) |
| Result | South Africa won by 33 runs |
| Player of Match | Heinrich Klaasen – 73 (38) |
Match 8
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World League 2023 |
| Venue | Dubai International Stadium |
| Date | 18 November 2023 |
| Toss Winner | United States |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| South Africa | 174/4 (20 Overs) |
| United States | 168/7 (20 Overs) |
| Result | South Africa won by 6 runs |
| Player of Match | Marco Jansen – 2/18 & 20* |
Match 9
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | USA Cricket T20 Cup 2024 |
| Venue | Morrisville, North Carolina |
| Date | 5 April 2024 |
| Toss Winner | South Africa |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| United States | 145/8 (20 Overs) |
| South Africa | 149/3 (17.4 Overs) |
| Result | South Africa won by 7 wickets |
| Player of Match | Rassie van der Dussen – 61* (41) |
Match 10
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2024 – Group Stage |
| Venue | Nassau County, New York |
| Date | 10 June 2024 |
| Toss Winner | United States |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| South Africa | 181/6 (20 Overs) |
| United States | 159/9 (20 Overs) |
| Result | South Africa won by 22 runs |
| Player of Match | Kagiso Rabada – 3/22 |
📊 Summary of Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Wins | Losses | Ties/No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| United States | 2 | 8 | 0 |
