South Africa vs Pakistan head-to-head stats and records you need to know before SA vs PAK 2024 T20I series

The South Africa vs Pakistan T20I series will begin on Tuesday, December 10, in Durban. It is a three-match series, with the next two games scheduled for December 13 and 14.

South Africa finished runners-up in the T20 World Cup 2024 in June. The Proteas hosted a T20I series against India in November when they suffered a 1-3 defeat. They will aim to bounce back in the upcoming series against Pakistan.

Meanwhile, Pakistan were knocked out of the T20 World Cup 2024 in the first round. The Men in Green are rebuilding after the disastrous performance in the mega event. Ahead of the South Africa vs Pakistan T20I series, here's a glance at the head-to-head record between the two teams.

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South Africa vs Pakistan head-to-head record in T20Is

Pakistan lead the head-to-head record in T20Is against South Africa by 12-10. The two nations have crossed swords in 22 T20I matches, with the first battle coming on February 2, 2007.

After 2018, Pakistan have dominated South Africa in this format. The Men in Green are on a three-match winning streak against the Proteas. Here's a summary of the head-to-head stats:

T20I matches played: 22

Won by South Africa: 10

Won by Pakistan: 12

Tied/No result: 0

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South Africa vs Pakistan head-to-head record in SA

Pakistan have a slender 6-5 lead in the head-to-head record against South Africa in T20Is played on South African soil. The last time South Africa hosted Pakistan for a T20I series was in April 2021 when the visitors won 3-1.

South Africa will aim to avenge that series defeat in the upcoming three T20Is. Also, the Proteas will try to get a lead in the head-to-head record against Pakistan on home turf.

T20I matches played in South Africa: 11

Won by South Africa: 5

Won by Pakistan: 6

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Last 5 South Africa vs Pakistan T20I matches

Pakistan have emerged victorious in four of their previous five T20I battles against South Africa. The only victory for the Proteas came on April 12, 2021, in a match hosted by The Wanderers Stadium. Aiden Markram's 54-run knock powered South Africa to a six-wicket victory in that game.

Here's a summary of the last five T20I matches played between South Africa and Pakistan:

1. PAK (185/9) beat SA (108/9) by 33 runs via D/L method, Nov 3, 2022.
2. PAK (149/7) beat SA (144) by 3 wickets, Apr 16, 2021.
3. PAK (205/1) beat SA (203/5) by 9 wickets, Apr 14, 2021.
4. SA (141/4) beat PAK (140/9) by 6 wickets, Apr 12, 2021.
5. PAK (189/6) beat SA (188/6) by 4 wickets, Apr 10, 2021.