The cricket rivalry between India and South Africa has been one of the most competitive in international cricket since South Africa’s readmission to international cricket in 1991, with a thrilling India vs South Africa Head-to-Head record.
The two teams have produced many memorable matches across all formats, with both sides showing dominance in different periods.
Let’s take a look at the records for India vs South Africa in all formats.
India vs South Africa Head-to-Head: Overall Results Summary
Here’s the table of overall results of India vs South Africa in all formats:
| Format | Matches | India Won | South Africa Won | Draw/Tie/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 44 | 16 | 18 | 10 |
| ODI | 94 | 40 | 51 | 3 |
| T20I | 31 | 18 | 12 | 1 |
India vs South Africa: Test Fixtures Summary
| Parameter | Figure |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 44 |
| Most Wins | South Africa (18) |
| India Home Wins | 12 |
| South Africa Home Wins | 14 |
Test Records
Highest Team Total:
- India: 643/6d at Eden Gardens (2010)
- South Africa: 620/4d at Centurion (2010)
Lowest Team Total:
- South Africa: 55 at Cape Town (2024)
- India: 66 at Durban (1996)
Highest Individual Score:
- Virender Sehwag (IND): 319 vs South Africa at Chennai (2008)
- Hashim Amla (SA): 253* vs India at Nagpur (2010)
Most Runs:
- Sachin Tendulkar (IND): 1,741 runs at 42.46
- Jacques Kallis (SA): 1,734 runs at 69.36
- Hashim Amla (SA): 1,528 runs at 43.65
India vs South Africa: ODI Fixtures Summary
| Parameter | Figure |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 94 |
| Most Wins | South Africa (51) |
| India Home Wins | 22 |
| South Africa Home Wins | 26 |
ODI Records
Highest Team Total:
- South Africa: 438/4 at Wankhede (2015)
- India: 401/3 at Gwalior (2010)
Lowest Team Total:
- South Africa: 83 at Eden Gardens (2023)
- India: 91 at Durban (2006)
Highest Individual Score:
- Sachin Tendulkar (IND): 200* vs South Africa at Gwalior (2010)
- Virat Kohli (IND): 160* vs South Africa at Cape Town (2018)
Most Runs:
- Sachin Tendulkar (IND): 2,001 runs at 35.73
- Jacques Kallis (SA): 1,535 runs at 61.40
- Virat Kohli (IND): 1,504 runs at 65.39
Most Wickets:
- Shaun Pollock (SA): 48 wickets at 24.47
- Allan Donald (SA): 46 wickets at 21.15
- Anil Kumble (IND): 46 wickets at 32.00
India vs South Africa: T20I Fixtures Summary
| Parameter | Figure |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 |
| Most Wins | India (18) |
| India Home Wins | 10 |
| South Africa Home Wins | 5 |
T20I Records
Highest Team Total:
- India: 283/1 at Johannesburg (2024)
- South Africa: 227/3 at Indore (2022)
Lowest Team Total:
- South Africa: 87 at Rajkot (2022)
- India: 92 at Cuttack (2015)
Highest Individual Score:
- Tilak Varma (IND): 120* vs South Africa at Johannesburg (2024)
- Sanju Samson (IND): 109* vs South Africa at Johannesburg (2024)
Most Runs:
- David Miller (SA): 524 runs at 34.93
- Rohit Sharma (IND): 429 runs at 26.81
- Virat Kohli (IND): 394 runs at 39.40
Most Wickets:
- Arshdeep Singh (IND): 18 wickets at 17.00
- Keshav Maharaj (SA): 15 wickets at 27.66
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (IND): 14 wickets at 18.50
India has established significant dominance in T20Is against South Africa recently, particularly evident in their 2024 series victory in South Africa. The team won the series 3-1, including posting their highest-ever T20I total of 283/1 against South Africa at Johannesburg. The emergence of young talents like Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson, who both scored centuries in the series, has further strengthened India’s T20I credentials against South Africa.
Notable World Cup Encounters
- 2011 World Cup: South Africa won by 3 wickets
- 2015 World Cup: India won by 130 runs
- 2019 World Cup: India won by 6 wickets
- 2023 World Cup: India won by 243 runs
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Conclusion: India vs South Africa Records In Every Cricket format
The India-South Africa cricket rivalry has been characterized by intense competition and high-quality cricket across all formats. While South Africa has had the upper hand in ODIs, India has shown dominance in T20Is, and the Test rivalry remains perfectly balanced.
The mutual respect between the two teams and their commitment to playing competitive cricket has made this one of cricket’s most celebrated rivalries. Both teams have produced numerous memorable performances and matches that have enriched international cricket.
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