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South Africa's debut Test match commenced on March 12, 1889, and was played against England at St. George's Park, Port Elizabeth, SA.

It was eleven Test matches until they achieved their first Test victory, in January 1906.

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South Africa's first test cricket match was played against Australia in 1947

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