Record between India and South Africa: The two most dominant teams in cricket right now are India and South Africa. Both teams are full of explosive batsmen and put on a show for the fans in every game they play.
Another reason India and South Africa matches are so exciting is that the pairs don’t play against each other too often. India and South Africa have played only 42 test matches together. Therefore, fans expect entertaining matches, and their wish often comes true. Find out who holds the upper hand when it comes to the overall record in international cricket between India and South Africa in their history of playing together.
Here on Jagran Josh, you can check the detailed head-to-head record between India and South Africa in the World Cup and in other cricket formats (ODI, Test, T20I).
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India vs South Africa head to head in ODI World Cup
India and South Africa have faced each other 5 times in the ICC Cricket World Cup. The overall record goes in favor of South Africa. The Proteas have won 3 matches while India have won 2. However, India have won all the last matches played in the 2015 and 2019 World Cups by a significant margin.
Winner | Margin | Year |
India | 6 doors | in 2019 |
India | 130 runs | 2015 |
South Africa | 3 doors | 2011 |
South Africa | 4 doors | in 1999 |
South Africa | 6 doors | in 1992 |
*Last Match Result: World Cup 2019 – India won by 6 wickets
It remains to be seen how India will fare against South Africa in the World Cup 2023. India are on an impressive unbeaten run, winning their first seven matches in a row.
Barring the shocker against the Netherlands, South Africa completely destroyed their opponents in the World Cup 2023. The highest total, second fastest century, most centuries and many other records were broken by South Africa.
India have already qualified for the semi-finals and South Africa will too if they win one more game. However, if South Africa lose to India and lose their final league game, it will open the door for Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands to reach the semi-finals.
Rohit Sharma will lead Team India while Temba Bavuma will command South Africa.
Next match: November 5, 14:00 (IST) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
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India vs South Africa head to head in ODI matches
South Africa have an edge over India in the ODI format. India has a good record against most international teams and boasts of multiple ICC trophies. However, South Africa are difficult to beat and pundits attribute the difference in the head-to-head to the style of play and geography of the two countries. India and South Africa have played 90 matches so far, with the Proteas winning 50 of them.
Team | India | South Africa |
Span | 1991-2022 | 1991-2022 |
Matte | 90 | 90 |
won | 37 | 50 |
lost | 50 | 37 |
draw | 0 | 0 |
Tied | 0 | 0 |
NO | 3 | 3 |
W/D | 0.74 | 1.351 |
%W | 41.11 | 55.55 |
%L | 55.55 | 41.11 |
%D | 0 | 0 |
% | 42.52 | 57.47 |
Related: ICC World Cup 2023 South Africa National Team
India vs South Africa head to head in T20I
Team | India | South Africa |
Span | 2006-2022 | 2006-2022 |
Matte | 24 | 24 |
won | 13 | 10 |
lost | 10 | 13 |
draw | 0 | 0 |
Tied | 0 | 0 |
NO | 1 | 1 |
W/D | 1.3 | 0.769 |
%W | 54.16 | 41.66 |
%L | 41.66 | 54.16 |
%D | 0 | 0 |
% | 56.52 | 43.47 |
India vs South Africa one on one in test matches
India and South Africa are evenly matched in Test cricket. South Africa won 17 matches and India won 15 out of 42 Test matches. 10 games were tied.
Team | India | South Africa |
Span | 1992-2022 | 1992-2022 |
Matte | 42 | 42 |
won | 15 | 17 |
lost | 17 | 15 |
draw | 10 | 10 |
Tied | 0 | 0 |
NO | 0 | 0 |
W/D | 0.882 | 1.133 |
%W | 35.71 | 40.47 |
%L | 40.47 | 35.71 |
%D | 23.8 | 23.8 |
% | 46.87 | 53.12 |
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Source: HIS Education