Lowest totals in test cricket by South Africa
| Team | Score | Overs | RR | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 30 | 18.4x5 | 1.91 | 4 | v England | Gqeberha | 13 Feb 1896 |
| South Africa | 30 | 12.3 | 2.4 | 2 | v England | Birmingham | 14-Jun-24 |
| South Africa | 35 | 22.4x5 | 1.84 | 4 | v England | Cape Town | 1 Apr 1899 |
| South Africa | 36 | 23.2 | 1.54 | 1 | v Australia | Melbourne | 12-Feb-32 |
| South Africa | 43 | 28.2x4 | 2.26 | 3 | v England | Cape Town | 25 Mar 1889 |
| South Africa | 45 | 31.3 | 1.42 | 3 | v Australia | Melbourne | 12-Feb-32 |
| South Africa | 47 | 47.1x4 | 1.49 | 2 | v England | Cape Town | 25 Mar 1889 |
| South Africa | 55 | 23.2 | 2.35 | 1 | v India | Cape Town | 03-Jan-24 |
| South Africa | 58 | 26.1 | 2.21 | 1 | v England | Lord’s | 10-Jun-12 |
| South Africa | 72 | 50.1x8 | 1.07 | 4 | v England | Cape Town | 01-Jan-57 |