The rivalry between Australia Women (AUS-W) and South Africa Women (SA-W) in Women’s ODIs has seen some thrilling battles since their first match in 1997. However, Australia have dominated this fixture for decades — showcasing their world-class balance, consistency, and depth.
From massive batting totals to record partnerships and top bowling spells, this clash has produced several unforgettable performances.
AUS-W vs SA-W Overall ODI Head-to-Head Record
Australia Women have a clear upper hand over South Africa in ODIs, winning the majority of their encounters with clinical performances in both departments.
| Team | Span | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Women | 1997–2024 | 18 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 88.88% |
| South Africa Women | 1997–2024 | 18 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 5.55% |
Australia Women have dominated the ODI rivalry against South Africa Women, winning 16 out of 18 matches with one loss and one tie.
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AUS-W vs SA-W ODI Recent Match Results
Here’s a look at their most recent matches, which show Australia’s continued dominance, with just one defeat in over two decades.
| Winner | Margin | Ground | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Women | 110 runs | North Sydney | Feb 10, 2024 |
| South Africa Women | 84 runs | North Sydney | Feb 7, 2024 |
| Australia Women | 8 wickets | Adelaide | Feb 3, 2024 |
| Australia Women | 5 wickets | Wellington | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Australia Women | 59 runs | Taunton | Jul 15, 2017 |
AUS-W vs SA-W ODIs Highest Team Totals
Both teams have posted big scores in this rivalry, but Australia consistently dominate the top spots with totals above 270.
| Team | Score | Overs | Ground | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Women | 278/4 | 50.0 | Canberra | Won | Nov 20, 2016 |
| Australia Women | 277/9 | 50.0 | North Sydney | Won | Feb 10, 2024 |
| South Africa Women | 271/5 | 50.0 | Wellington | Lost | Mar 22, 2022 |
AUS-W vs SA-W ODIs Lowest Team Totals
South Africa have struggled against Australia’s bowling attack, getting bowled out cheaply several times, especially away from home.
| Team | Score | Ground | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa Women | 105 | Adelaide | Lost | Feb 3, 2024 |
| Australia Women | 149 | North Sydney | Lost | Feb 7, 2024 |
| South Africa Women | 127 | North Sydney | Lost | Feb 10, 2024 |
AUS-W vs SA-W ODIs Most Runs
The top run-scorers list is dominated by Australian batters like Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry, while Marizanne Kapp remains South Africa’s most consistent performer.
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Highest | Average | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meg Lanning (AUS-W) | Australia | 7 | 424 | 135* | 84.80 | 2 | 1 |
| Ellyse Perry (AUS-W) | Australia | 11 | 424 | 95* | 84.80 | 0 | 5 |
| Marizanne Kapp (SA-W) | South Africa | 12 | 347 | 75 | 49.57 | 0 | 4 |
| Karen Rolton (AUS-W) | Australia | 7 | 301 | 107* | 100.33 | 1 | 2 |
AUS-W vs SA-W ODIs Highest Individual Scores
Meg Lanning’s record-breaking knocks define this rivalry. Her centuries against South Africa have been among the best in women’s ODI history.
| Player | Runs | Team | Ground | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meg Lanning | 135* | Australia | Wellington | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Meg Lanning | 134 | Australia | Canberra | Nov 20, 2016 |
| Karen Rolton | 107* | Australia | Lincoln | Dec 13, 2000 |
| Lizelle Lee | 102 | South Africa | North Sydney | Nov 23, 2016 |
AUS-W vs SA-W ODIs Most Wickets
Australian pacers and South African spinners have both played key roles in this rivalry, with Sune Luus leading the overall wicket tally.
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Best | Average | Economy | 5WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sune Luus (SA-W) | South Africa | 10 | 15 | 5/67 | 18.60 | 6.22 | 1 |
| Ellyse Perry (AUS-W) | Australia | 11 | 13 | 3/35 | 23.92 | 5.09 | 0 |
| Cathryn Fitzpatrick (AUS-W) | Australia | 6 | 12 | 4/12 | 13.58 | 2.81 | 0 |
| Charmaine Mason (AUS-W) | Australia | 5 | 11 | 3/29 | 12.36 | 2.77 | 0 |
AUS-W vs SA-W ODIs Best Bowling Figures
Sune Luus holds the record for the best bowling figures in this rivalry, with a five-wicket haul at Taunton during the 2017 World Cup.
| Player | Figures | Team | Ground | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sune Luus | 5/67 | South Africa | Taunton | Jul 15, 2017 |
| Cathryn Fitzpatrick | 4/12 | Australia | Brisbane | Feb 7, 1999 |
| Alana King | 4/26 | Australia | North Sydney | Feb 10, 2024 |
AUS-W vs SA-W ODIs Highest Partnerships
Big partnerships have often defined matches between these sides. The pair of Ellyse Perry and Meg Lanning created history with their unbeaten 224-run stand.
| Wicket | Runs | Partners | Team | Ground | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | 224 | Ellyse Perry & Meg Lanning | Australia | Canberra | Nov 20, 2016 |
| 1st | 170 | Lisa Keightley & Belinda Clark | Australia | Lincoln | Dec 18, 2000 |
| 5th | 144 | Dane van Niekerk & Marizanne Kapp | South Africa | Coffs Harbour | Nov 27, 2016 |
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Summary
Australia Women have completely dominated South Africa Women in ODIs, winning 16 out of 18 matches till 2025. Their top-order batting, led by Lanning and Perry, and consistent bowling unit have made them nearly unbeatable.
South Africa, on the other hand, have shown gradual improvement — with players like Marizanne Kapp and Sune Luus proving capable of challenging the world champions. Fans can expect more competitive matches as both sides meet again in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
