This is a list of South African Test cricketers. The list is arranged in the order in which each player won his Test cap. Where more than one player won his first Test cap in the same Test match, those players are listed alphabetically by surname. International Test teams wear their cap number on their uniform. For South African players, cap numbers worn on their uniform start from their readmission to Test cricket in 1991 following their cricket boycott during the apartheid era. This table includes sequential cap numbers from South Africa's first Test played in 1889, as well as cap numbers worn on uniforms' since South Africa's readmission. Note that post-readmission cap numbers are not based on alphabetical order. Players Statistics are correct as of 8 January 2023. ‡ Captain † Wicketkeeper See also Test cricket South Africa national cricket team List of South Africa national cricket captains List of South Africa ODI cricketers List of South Africa Twenty20 International cricketers Notes References External links Cricinfo Howstat South Africa Test cricketers