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England men · Test · International series · 5th Test

South Africa
v England⁠

Result

England won by 3 wickets

South Africa
379 & 187/3d
England
395 & 174/7
Date
Saturday 5 March 1949 · England in 1949
Venue
Gqeberha
Competition
Test · International series · 5th Test

Last checked 21 October 2026

Men's senior internationals · Newest first

The 5 meetings before this one

1947 – 1949

Tests since 1889

England v South Africa stats

Full head-to-head

Meetings156In our results database
England wins66England perspective
Draws, ties & NR55Drawn, tied or no result
South Africa wins35South Africa victories

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