PowerBall Statistics: Hot, Cold & Overdue Numbers
Welcome to South Africa's most detailed PowerBall statistics hub. Every table below is built from 155 verified official draws, from 28 March 2025 to 18 September 2026, covering PowerBall hot numbers, PowerBall cold numbers, currently overdue numbers, and a complete PowerBall number frequency breakdown for both the main 1–50 pool and the separate 1–20 PowerBall pool. These SA PowerBall statistics are for information and entertainment — past results never predict future draws.
South Africa's PowerBall draws five main numbers from a pool of 50 plus one PowerBall (bonus ball) from a separate pool of 20, twice a week — every Tuesday and Friday at 21:00 SAST — run by Ithuba (Sizekhaya Holdings) under licence from the National Lotteries Commission. Below you'll find the current PowerBall hot numbers and PowerBall cold numbers, a full PowerBall frequency chart, currently overdue numbers, hot and cold PowerBall (bonus ball) numbers from the separate 1–20 pool, and a breakdown of common number patterns across every draw on record.
Before diving in, it's worth being upfront about what these PowerBall statistics can and can't do. They are an honest description of the past. They cannot predict Tuesday's draw, Friday's draw, or any draw at all — the numbers are drawn at random by mechanical or electronic equipment with no memory of what came before. What this page offers is transparency, structure, and a fun way to engage with the numbers if you already play.
Hot Numbers (Most Drawn — Main Balls)
These are the PowerBall most drawn numbers from the main 1–50 pool, across all 155 draws on record. Number 13 tops the list, appearing 26 times (16.8% of all draws). Remember: past frequency does not carry forward — every draw gives each of the 50 main numbers an equal 5-in-50 chance.
Cold Numbers (Least Drawn — Main Balls)
These PowerBall cold numbers have appeared least often across the full draw history. Number 7 has been drawn only 7 times (4.5%). A low historical count doesn't mean a number is "unlucky" — with a truly random draw, some numbers will always sit at the bottom of the table purely by chance.
Most Overdue Main Numbers
These are the PowerBall overdue numbers — ranked by how many days have passed since each main number last appeared, rather than by lifetime frequency. Number 35 hasn't been drawn in 140 days. This is the classic "gambler's fallacy" trap: being overdue does not raise a number's probability of appearing in the next draw.
PowerBall (Bonus Ball) Hot & Cold Numbers
The PowerBall (bonus ball) is drawn from an entirely separate pool of 1–20, so its frequency pattern is independent of the main numbers above. Number 15 is the hottest PowerBall, drawn 14 times (9% of draws), while 16 has appeared only 4 times.
🔥 Hot PowerBall Numbers
❄️ Cold PowerBall Numbers
PowerBall number frequency naturally fluctuates over time, for both the main numbers and the PowerBall itself. A number that looks "cold" today can become one of the hottest numbers within a few weeks, simply because the underlying draw is random. We keep the all-time hot/cold view alongside the day-count overdue view because South African players ask for both — neither changes the underlying 5-in-50 (main) or 1-in-20 (PowerBall) probability of any single number appearing in the next draw.
Full Main Number Frequency Table (1–50)
Every main number from 1 to 50, its total appearances, and its share of all 155 draws analysed. Click a column heading to sort. Rows are shaded from cold (grey/blue) to hot (red) so you can spot the spread at a glance.
| Number ↕ | Times Drawn ↕ | % of Draws ↕ | Last Drawn ↕ | Days Since ↕ |
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| 1 | 14 | 9.03% | 26 May 2026 | 115 |
| 2 | 15 | 9.68% | 18 Sep 2026 | 0 |
| 3 | 10 | 6.45% | 18 Aug 2026 | 31 |
| 4 | 11 | 7.1% | 18 Sep 2026 | 0 |
| 5 | 21 | 13.55% | 25 Aug 2026 | 24 |
| 6 | 12 | 7.74% | 18 Sep 2026 | 0 |
| 7 | 7 | 4.52% | 15 Sep 2026 | 3 |
| 8 | 13 | 8.39% | 18 Sep 2026 | 0 |
| 9 | 14 | 9.03% | 11 Sep 2026 | 7 |
| 10 | 16 | 10.32% | 31 Jul 2026 | 49 |
| 11 | 16 | 10.32% | 11 Sep 2026 | 7 |
| 12 | 11 | 7.1% | 28 Jul 2026 | 52 |
| 13 | 26 | 16.77% | 11 Sep 2026 | 7 |
| 14 | 16 | 10.32% | 01 Sep 2026 | 17 |
| 15 | 13 | 8.39% | 14 Aug 2026 | 35 |
| 16 | 20 | 12.9% | 01 Sep 2026 | 17 |
| 17 | 19 | 12.26% | 26 Jun 2026 | 84 |
| 18 | 12 | 7.74% | 07 Jul 2026 | 73 |
| 19 | 17 | 10.97% | 28 Aug 2026 | 21 |
| 20 | 17 | 10.97% | 18 Aug 2026 | 31 |
| 21 | 12 | 7.74% | 14 Jul 2026 | 66 |
| 22 | 20 | 12.9% | 28 Aug 2026 | 21 |
| 23 | 16 | 10.32% | 15 Sep 2026 | 3 |
| 24 | 21 | 13.55% | 28 Aug 2026 | 21 |
| 25 | 17 | 10.97% | 15 Sep 2026 | 3 |
| 26 | 15 | 9.68% | 11 Aug 2026 | 38 |
| 27 | 16 | 10.32% | 15 Sep 2026 | 3 |
| 28 | 14 | 9.03% | 02 Jun 2026 | 108 |
| 29 | 16 | 10.32% | 04 Aug 2026 | 45 |
| 30 | 15 | 9.68% | 12 Jun 2026 | 98 |
| 31 | 18 | 11.61% | 01 Sep 2026 | 17 |
| 32 | 20 | 12.9% | 03 Jul 2026 | 77 |
| 33 | 18 | 11.61% | 23 Jun 2026 | 87 |
| 34 | 13 | 8.39% | 01 Sep 2026 | 17 |
| 35 | 14 | 9.03% | 01 May 2026 | 140 |
| 36 | 10 | 6.45% | 28 Jul 2026 | 52 |
| 37 | 16 | 10.32% | 08 Sep 2026 | 10 |
| 38 | 16 | 10.32% | 11 Sep 2026 | 7 |
| 39 | 20 | 12.9% | 25 Aug 2026 | 24 |
| 40 | 22 | 14.19% | 01 Sep 2026 | 17 |
| 41 | 17 | 10.97% | 21 Jul 2026 | 59 |
| 42 | 11 | 7.1% | 17 Jul 2026 | 63 |
| 43 | 17 | 10.97% | 18 Sep 2026 | 0 |
| 44 | 10 | 6.45% | 14 Aug 2026 | 35 |
| 45 | 14 | 9.03% | 25 Aug 2026 | 24 |
| 46 | 12 | 7.74% | 31 Jul 2026 | 49 |
| 47 | 18 | 11.61% | 28 Aug 2026 | 21 |
| 48 | 15 | 9.68% | 11 Aug 2026 | 38 |
| 49 | 12 | 7.74% | 08 Sep 2026 | 10 |
| 50 | 20 | 12.9% | 15 Sep 2026 | 3 |
All figures verified against official SA National Lottery PowerBall results.
PowerBall Frequency Table (1–20)
The PowerBall (bonus ball) comes from a separate 1–20 pool. Here's how often each PowerBall number has been drawn across all 155 draws. Click a column to sort.
| PowerBall ↕ | Times Drawn ↕ | % of Draws ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 6.45% |
| 2 | 11 | 7.1% |
| 3 | 8 | 5.16% |
| 4 | 8 | 5.16% |
| 5 | 8 | 5.16% |
| 6 | 10 | 6.45% |
| 7 | 8 | 5.16% |
| 8 | 4 | 2.58% |
| 9 | 6 | 3.87% |
| 10 | 6 | 3.87% |
| 11 | 12 | 7.74% |
| 12 | 8 | 5.16% |
| 13 | 8 | 5.16% |
| 14 | 4 | 2.58% |
| 15 | 14 | 9.03% |
| 16 | 4 | 2.58% |
| 17 | 6 | 3.87% |
| 18 | 8 | 5.16% |
| 19 | 6 | 3.87% |
| 20 | 6 | 3.87% |
PowerBall Frequency Chart — Top 10 Numbers
A visual PowerBall frequency chart of the ten most-drawn numbers, for both the main pool and the PowerBall pool, across all 155 draws.
Most Common Pairs
These PowerBall pairs and triplets have appeared together most often across the full draw history. It's a record of past co-occurrence only — two numbers drawn together many times before have no greater chance of being drawn together again.
🔗 Top Pairs
The most common 2-number combinations across 155 draws.
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19 24Drawn 7×
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32 33Drawn 6×
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20 35Drawn 5×
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9 13Drawn 5×
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13 47Drawn 5×
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17 18Drawn 5×
⚡ Most Common Triplets
The most common 3-number combinations across 155 draws.
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13 31 32Drawn 3×
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19 24 25Drawn 3×
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1 6 13Drawn 2×
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6 13 14Drawn 2×
Odd/Even & High/Low Number Patterns
A breakdown of how often each odd/even and high/low split has occurred among the 5 main numbers across all 155 draws. High numbers are 26–50; low numbers are 1–25.
Odd vs Even Split
High vs Low Split
The single most common odd/even split across the full dataset is 3 odd and 2 even main numbers, occurring in 32.3% of draws. For high/low, the most common split is 3 high and 2 low main numbers, occurring in 37.4% of draws. Mixed splits dominate simply because there are more possible five-number combinations that produce a mixed result than an all-odd, all-even, all-high or all-low one — basic combinatorics, not a signal about future draws.
Recent Draw Trends & Jackpot History
The last 10 official PowerBall results, with an average odd-number count of 2.8 per draw over that stretch (compared with a long-run average of 2.5).
Jackpot figures reflect the amounts recorded in our verified draw history and are historical only — they are not a live jackpot estimate. For the current advertised jackpot, always check the official National Lottery website.
How to Use These PowerBall Statistics Responsibly
Every table on this page is a genuine, verified record of past South Africa PowerBall results — nothing here is invented or estimated. That honesty cuts both ways: because PowerBall draws are random and independent (each main ball draw and the PowerBall draw are separate random events), none of these PowerBall statistics can improve your odds of winning, and we'd rather say that plainly than let a chart imply otherwise.
What these statistics are genuinely useful for:
- A structured way to choose numbers. If you're going to pick numbers anyway, using hot, cold or pair data is no worse — and no better — than picking at random, but it can feel more engaging.
- Avoiding heavily-shared patterns. Sequences like 1-2-3-4-5 or all-birthday numbers (1–31) are picked by many players. If they come up, any prize is split more ways. A well-spread pick doesn't change your odds, but it can change your potential payout.
- Transparency and record-keeping. The full frequency tables let you verify our numbers yourself against official results rather than taking our word for it.
- Entertainment. Watching how a number moves from cold to hot over weeks is, for many players, part of the fun of following PowerBall.
What they cannot do:
- Predict the next draw. No frequency count, pair table or "overdue" ranking can forecast a random mechanical or electronic draw.
- Improve your odds. Every one of the 42,375,200 possible combinations has exactly the same 1-in-42,375,200 chance, regardless of which numbers make it up.
- Replace a budget. Decide what you can afford to spend before you look at any statistic, and never chase losses.
Responsible gambling: PowerBall is licensed and regulated in South Africa under the National Lotteries Commission, with draws operated by Ithuba (Sizekhaya Holdings). This page is an independent statistics resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Ithuba or the National Lotteries Commission. If playing stops feeling fun, or you're spending more than you planned, contact the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation or call the National Responsible Gambling Programme on 0800 006 008 (free, 24/7).
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SA PowerBall Jackpot Odds — What You Need to Know
SA PowerBall uses a 5/50 + 1/20 format: five main numbers drawn from a pool of 50, plus one PowerBall from a pool of 20. The number of possible unique combinations is 42,375,200 — every one equally probable. The odds of matching all six for the jackpot are therefore exactly 1 in 42,375,200 per board, for any combination you choose.
Because the draw machine has no memory, every draw is completely independent of the last. A main number that appeared five times recently and one absent for a year have exactly the same probability of being drawn next time. That's why every frequency figure on this page describes the past only.
PowerBall Statistics — Frequently Asked Questions
Based on all 155 verified draws since 28 March 2025, the most frequently drawn main numbers are 13, 40, 5, 24, 16, 22, 32, 39, 50, 17. Number 13 leads the field, appearing 26 times (16.8% of all draws). This is historical frequency only, not a forecast.
The longest-absent main numbers right now are 35, 1, 28, 30, 33, 17, 32, 18, 21, 42. Number 35 has gone 140 days without appearing. Being overdue does not raise a number's odds of being drawn next — each draw is independent.
The most frequently drawn PowerBall (bonus ball) numbers, from the separate 1–20 pool, are 15, 11, 2, 1, 6, 3, 4, 5. Number 15 tops the list with 14 appearances (9% of draws).
No. Every one of the 42,375,200 possible 5/50 + 1/20 combinations has exactly the same probability on every draw. A number's past frequency, whether main ball or PowerBall, has no bearing on tonight's result. Hot and cold numbers are shown for interest and transparency, not as a winning strategy.
SA PowerBall is drawn twice a week — every Tuesday and Friday at 21:00 SAST — run by Ithuba under licence from the National Lotteries Commission.
PowerBall draws 5 main numbers from 50 plus 1 PowerBall from 20, giving 42,375,200 possible combinations. Jackpot odds are 1 in 42,375,200 per board — identical for every combination, hot, cold or randomly picked. Matching 5 main numbers without the PowerBall sits at roughly 1 in 2.1 million.
Hot numbers have appeared most often across the draws analysed; cold numbers have appeared least often overall. Overdue numbers are a related but different measure — ranked by days since last drawn rather than lifetime frequency. None of the three predicts the next draw; each describes the past only.
This page analyses every verified official draw on record — 155 draws in total, spanning 28 March 2025 to 18 September 2026. Figures refresh automatically as new results are verified.
Tracking which main numbers have appeared together most often (see our pairs and triplets tables below) is a popular way to structure a pick, but it carries no predictive power — two numbers drawn together many times before are no more likely to appear together again.
No. NextDrawLogic is an independent statistics and information resource. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Ithuba Holdings (Sizekhaya Holdings), the National Lotteries Commission, or the South African National Lottery. All draw data is sourced from official published results.
🛡️ Play Responsibly
SA PowerBall is strictly for players aged 18 and older. Gambling is entertainment — never a source of income. Set a budget and never spend more than you can afford to lose.
If gambling is causing problems for you or someone you know, free confidential support is available 24/7 from the National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP).