South Africa vs England Head-to-Head Record in Tests: Ahead of 2nd Test 2020 in Cape Town, Here’re Match Results of Last 5 SA vs ENG Encounters in The Longest Format

South Africa showed killer instinct at home once again as they downed England in the opening Test of their four-match series. After a period of constant struggles, it was refreshing to see the Proteas dominate a cricket game and that too against a quality side like England. They will be full of confidence as they head into the second Test at Newlands. England have a few problems particularly in their batting which failed to counter the seam and swing of the home side’s bowling unit. The challenge will only get tougher as the series progresses. If we look at the head to head record of the two countries, they have played 150 times against each other. In these games, South Africa have won 34, England 61 and 55 matches ended in a draw. A look at the last five Tests between South Africa and England. South Africa Vs England, Live Cricket Score 2nd Test Match.

South Africa vs England – 26th December 2019 – Centurion – South Africa won by 107 runs

A low scoring game of cricket dominated by bowlers from both the teams but it was the Proteas who came out on top in the end. South Africa had scores of 284 and 272 while England followed their first innings score of 181 with 268 when they actually needed 376 for victory.

England vs South Africa – 4th August 2017 – Manchester – England won by 177 runs

Jonny Bairstow’s 99 helped England get to 362 batting first while South Africa posted 226 in reply with James Anderson picking up 4. England then set the visitors a target of 380 in the final innings of the game, but the Proteas were bundled out for 202 with spinner Moeen Ali picking up a fifer. South Africa vs England Dream11 Team Prediction: Tips to Pick Best Playing XI With All-Rounders, Batsmen, Bowlers & Wicket-Keepers for SA vs ENG 2nd Test Match 2019-20.

England vs South Africa – 27th July 2017 – London – England won by 239 runs

A century by all-rounder Ben Stokes helped England reach 353 in the first innings and a fifer from Roland-Jones out the English in commanding position as they bowled out South Africa for 175. England batted steadily in the second innings which meant South Africa needed 492 for victory in the game. Despite Dean Elgar scoring a century, the Proteas went down by 239 runs in the game.

England vs South Africa – 14th July 2017 – Nottingham – South Africa won by 340 runs

A brilliant bowling effort by South Africa saw them cruise to a victory in this game as they bowled out England on 133 who were in pursuit of a massive 474 runs for victory in the second innings. South Africa were steady with the bat in both innings with scores of 335 and 343 respectively which helped them consolidate in the game.

England vs South Africa – 6th July 2017 – London – England won by 211 runs

Joe Root was unlucky to be dismissed for 190, but his fine innings helped his side reach 458 batting first in the match. South Africa responded well with 361, but their batting was way off the mark in the second innings when chasing 331runs for victory. Moeen Ali’s six-wicket haul meant South Africa could only manage 119 runs.

England and South Africa have played out some great contest over the years, and this second test will be no different. Both sides have an equal chance of winning the game.

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