
Who has captained South Africa in Test cricket? What are their records?
Test captains for South Africa since 1992
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| Player | Period | Tests as captain | Won | Lost |
|---|---|---|
| Keshav Maharaj | 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temba Bavuma | 2023-25 | 10 | 9 | 0 |
| Neil Brand | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Dean Elgar | 2017-2024 | 18 | 9 | 8 |
| Aiden Markram | 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Quinton de Kock | 2020-21 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Faf du Plessis | 2016-2020 | 36 | 18 | 15 |
| AB de Villiers | 2016-2017 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Hashim Amla | 2014-2016 | 14 | 4 | 4 |
| Graeme Smith | 2003-2014 | 108 | 53 | 28 |
| Jacques Kallis | 2006-2009 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Ashwell Prince | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Mark Boucher | 2002 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
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