South Africa, a formidable team in world cricket, consistently faces tough luck in ICC events. Despite their strength, they haven’t won a T20 World Cup since its inception in 2007.
They’ve come close to victory several times but always fell short. This article explores South Africa’s performance in each T20 World Cup edition, highlighting their near-misses and notable moments.
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Key insights reveal the highs and lows of their T20 journey, reflecting their resilience and the heartbreaks they’ve endured. Dive into South Africa’s T20 World Cup history for a detailed look at their quest for glory.
South Africa’s Performace In T20 World Cups
| Year | Matches Played | Edition Result | Won | Lost | Tie/NR |
| 2007 | 5 | Super 8 | 4 | 1 | 0/0 |
| 2009 | 6 | Semi-Final | 5 | 1 | 0/0 |
| 2010 | 5 | Super 8 | 2 | 3 | 0/0 |
| 2012 | 5 | Super 8 | 2 | 3 | 0/0 |
| 2014 | 5 | Semi-Final | 3 | 2 | 0/0 |
| 2016 | 4 | Super 10 | 2 | 2 | 0/0 |
| 2021 | 5 | Super 12 | 4 | 1 | 0/0 |
| 2022 | 5 | Super 12 | 2 | 2 | 0/1 |
Key Insights:
South Africa has only reached the T20 World Cup semi-finals twice, in 2009 and 2014, but has never made it to the final.
During the 2009 T20 World Cup, they achieved a streak of five consecutive wins before being defeated by Pakistan in the semi-final.
This five-match winning streak remains South Africa’s best performance in a single edition of the T20 World Cup.
Out of eight editions, South Africa has ended their campaign in the second round six times, participating in either the Super 8, Super 10, or Super 12 stages.
Graeme Smith is the most successful South African captain in the T20 World Cups, securing 11 wins in 16 matches over three tournaments (2007, 2009, and 2010).
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