Australian cricket team in South Africa in 1902–03
| Australia in South Africa in 1902–03 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Australia | ||
| Dates | 11 October 1902 – 11 November 1902 | ||
| Captains |
HM Taberer (1st Test) JH Anderson (2nd Test) EA Halliwell (3rd Test) | J Darling | |
| Test series | |||
| Result | Australia won the 3-match series 2–0 | ||
| Most runs | JH Sinclair (286) | C Hill (327) | |
| Most wickets | CB Llewellyn (25) | JV Saunders (15) | |
The Australia national cricket team toured South Africa as part of the 1902 season as they played in three test matches against South Africa. The tour was part of a home voyage from touring England with the national team making a one-month stopover via the Cape of Good Hope. Australia captain was Joe Darling while South Africa had three different captains throughout the series with Henry Taberer, Biddy Anderson and Ernest Halliwell.
The first test at the Old Wanderers was also the first match between the two sides. Six players made their debuts for South Africa as despite getting Australia to follow-on, the match would end in a draw. One week at the same venue, Australia would take the test out by 159 runs off the back of a Warwick Armstrong century and a seven wicket haul in the second innings from Jack Saunders. Two weeks at the final test which was held at the Newlands Cricket Ground, Australia would cruise to a ten wicket victory. Australian player Clem Hill was the leading run scorer of the series with 327 runs while South African, Charlie Llewellyn was the leading wicket taker with 25 wickets.