South Africa have failed to win 10 out of 11 semi-finals in ICC ODI events

With their 50-run defeat against New Zealand in Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final, South Africa have now failed to win 10 out of 11 semi-finals in ICC ODI events. South Africa last won a semi-final at an ICC ODI event in 1998, beating Sri Lanka by 92 runs in ICC KnockOut Trophy. They have lost nine semi-finals and tied one.