West Indies vs South Africa 2024/25

The Sir Vivian Richards Trophy is the specific bilateral contest between the West Indies and South Africa. It is awarded for Test series played between the two nations, a format distinct from the franchise-based tournaments that populate regional cricket calendars. While the Caribbean Premier League and the CSA T20 Challenge operate as standalone domestic leagues, this fixture involves national teams competing for international points.

South Africa holds a dominant record in this rivalry, having won all nine series contested under the trophy’s name. This streak includes a five-nil whitewash in the inaugural series and a two-nil victory in the 2022-23 campaign. The most recent completion of this series saw South Africa tour the West Indies in August 2024. That visit comprised two Test matches, which South Africa won one-nil after securing a draw and a subsequent victory, alongside three Twenty20 Internationals.

The governing bodies overseeing these matches are Cricket West Indies, founded in 1926, and Cricket South Africa, whose origins date to 1889. There is no promotion or relegation associated with these bilateral fixtures, as they are not part of a pyramid structure. Instead, the Test matches contribute directly to the ICC World Test Championship standings. The trophy itself was instituted in the 1998-99 period, cementing the history of this specific head-to-head arrangement.