India vs South Africa Head to Head Record: Two of the most dominant teams in cricket right now are India and South Africa. Both teams are filled with explosive batsmen and put on a show for fans in every match they play.
Another reason why India and South Africa’s games are so exciting is because the pair don’t play against each other too often. India and South Africa have only played 42 test matches together. So, fans expect entertaining games, and their wish often comes true. Find out who holds the edge when it comes to the overall record in international cricket between India and South Africa in their history of playing together.
You can check out the detailed India vs South Africa head-to-head record in the World Cup and across other cricket formats (ODI, Test, T20I) here at Jagran Josh.
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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 is in South Africa’s favour. The Proteas have won 3 games while India has won 2. However, India has won all the latest matches played in the 2015 and 2019 World Cup, and by significant margins.
Winner | Margin | Year |
India | 6 wickets | 2019 |
India | 130 runs | 2015 |
South Africa | 3 wickets | 2011 |
South Africa | 4 wickets | 1999 |
South Africa | 6 wickets | 1992 |
*Last Match Result: 2019 World Cup – India won by 6 wickets
It remains to be seen how India fares against South Africa in the 2023 World Cup. India is on an impressive unbeaten streak, having won its first seven games straight.
Barring a shock upset against the Netherlands, South Africa absolutely destroyed its opposition in the 2023 World Cup. The highest total, second fastest century, most centuries and many other records were broken by South Africa.
India has already qualified for the semi-finals and South Africa will too if it wins one more game. However, if South Africa loses to India and goes on to lose its last league game as well, it will open the door for Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Netherlands to reach the semis.
Rohit Sharma will lead team India while Temba Bavuma will command South Africa.
Next Game: November 5, 2:00 PM (IST) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
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India vs South Africa Head to Head in ODI Matches
South Africa holds an edge over India in the ODI format. India has a favourable record against most international teams and has multiple ICC trophies to boast. However, South Africa is a tough team to beat and experts attribute the difference in head-to-head to the playing style and geography of the two countries. India and South Africa have played 90 games so far and the Proteas have won 50 of them.
Team | India | South Africa |
Span | 1991-2022 | 1991-2022 |
Mat | 90 | 90 |
Won | 37 | 50 |
Lost | 50 | 37 |
Draw | 0 | 0 |
Tied | 0 | 0 |
NR | 3 | 3 |
W/L | 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 Team
India vs South Africa Head to Head in T20I
Team | India | South Africa |
Span | 2006-2022 | 2006-2022 |
Mat | 24 | 24 |
Won | 13 | 10 |
Lost | 10 | 13 |
Draw | 0 | 0 |
Tied | 0 | 0 |
NR | 1 | 1 |
W/L | 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 Head to Head in Test Matches
India and South Africa are toe to toe in Test Cricket. South Africa has won 17 matches and India has won 15 out of 42 total test games. 10 matches were drawn.
Team | India | South Africa |
Span | 1992-2022 | 1992-2022 |
Mat | 42 | 42 |
Won | 15 | 17 |
Lost | 17 | 15 |
Draw | 10 | 10 |
Tied | 0 | 0 |
NR | 0 | 0 |
W/L | 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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