England men · Test · International series · 1st Test
South Africa
v England
Result
England won by 8 wickets
- South Africa
- 84 & 129
- England
- 148 & 67/2
- Date
- Tuesday 12 March 1889 · England in 1889
- Venue
- Gqeberha
- Competition
- Test · International series · 1st Test
Last checked 21 October 2026
Tests since 1889
England v South Africa stats
Meetings156In our results database
England wins66England perspective
Draws, ties & NR55Drawn, tied or no result
South Africa wins35South Africa victories