Team guideNov 6, 20264 min read
South Africa Cricket Team: History, Home Grounds and How to Follow Them Live
South Africa are known for fast bowlers, athletic fielding and a strong record in big tournaments.
Who they are
South Africa play all three formats and have produced some of the best pace bowlers and all rounders in the game. They returned to international cricket in 1991 after a long break.
Governing body and nickname
South Africa is run by Cricket South Africa (CSA). The team is often called the Proteas.
Home grounds
South Africa play at Newlands in Cape Town, the Wanderers in Johannesburg, SuperSport Park in Centurion and Kingsmead in Durban.
Major titles
South Africa won the ICC KnockOut (now the Champions Trophy) in 1998 and the World Test Championship in 2025.
What to watch for
Watch the pace bowlers on bouncy pitches and the sharp fielding in close games.
How to follow them live
When South Africa play, the match appears on the Crease live page with ball by ball updates, the scorecard and the result as soon as it is final. Check the schedule page for the next fixture and the results page for the last one. Squads and records change, so confirm the latest on the official board site.
Quick answers
Who runs the South Africa cricket team?
Cricket South Africa (CSA) runs it.
When did South Africa play their first Test?
South Africa played their first Test in 1889 against England.
Where can I follow South Africa live scores?
On Crease, open the live page or the schedule page when a South Africa match is on. Scores update every few seconds.