Introduction The rivalry between India vs South Africa has always been one of the most thrilling contests in international cricket. From classic Test battles to nail-biting T20 finishes, every series between these two cricketing giants brings intense competition and unforgettable moments. Fans from both nations eagerly await each encounter, knowing that the results often shape rankings, pride, and legacy.
India vs South Africa – Overall Head-to-Head Summary Format Matches Played India Won South Africa Won Draw / Tie / NR Win % (India) Win % (South Africa) Test Matches 44 15 18 11 Drawn 34.1% 40.9% ODI Matches 95 40 51 4 NR 42.1% 53.6% T20I Matches 28 14 11 3 NR 50% 39.2% Total (All Formats) 167 69 80 18 41.3% 47.8%
Note: Data updated till October 2025 based on official ICC records.
India vs South Africa – Test Matches Data All-Time Test Match Summary Team Matches Played Won Lost Drawn Win % India 44 15 18 11 34.1% South Africa 44 18 15 11 40.9%
Recent India vs South Africa Test Series Results Series Year Host Matches India Won South Africa Won Drawn Series Result 2023–24 South Africa 2 1 1 0 Series Drawn 1–1 2021–22 South Africa 3 1 2 0 South Africa won 2–1 2019–20 India 3 3 0 0 India won 3–0 2017–18 South Africa 3 1 2 0 South Africa won 2–1 2015–16 India 4 3 0 1 India won 3–0 2013–14 South Africa 2 0 1 1 South Africa won 1–0
Top Performers in Tests Category Player Team Stat Most Runs Sachin Tendulkar India 1741 runs Most Wickets Dale Steyn South Africa 65 wickets Highest Individual Score Virender Sehwag India 319 Best Bowling Figures Anil Kumble India 8/113
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India vs South Africa – ODI Matches Data All-Time ODI Match Summary Team Matches Played Won Lost Tied No Result Win % India 95 40 51 0 4 42.1% South Africa 95 51 40 0 4 53.6%
Recent India vs South Africa ODI Series Results Series Year Host Matches India Won South Africa Won No Result Series Result 2023–24 South Africa 3 2 1 0 India won 2–1 2022–23 India 3 2 1 0 India won 2–1 2021–22 South Africa 3 0 3 0 South Africa won 3–0 2019–20 India 3 1 0 2 NR India 1–0 2017–18 South Africa 6 5 1 0 India won 5–1 2015–16 India 5 2 3 0 South Africa won 3–2
Top ODI Performers Category Player Team Stat Most Runs Sachin Tendulkar India 2001 runs Most Wickets Shaun Pollock South Africa 48 wickets Highest Individual Score AB de Villiers South Africa 119 (off 61 balls) Best Bowling Yuzvendra Chahal India 5/22
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India vs South Africa – T20I Matches Data All-Time T20I Match Summary Team Matches Played Won Lost NR Win % India 28 14 11 3 50% South Africa 28 11 14 3 39.2%
Recent India vs South Africa T20I Results Date Venue Winner Margin / Result June 29, 2024 Barbados India Won by 7 runs (T20 World Cup Final) Dec 14, 2023 Gqeberha India Won by 106 runs Dec 12, 2023 Centurion South Africa Won by 5 wickets June 12, 2022 Cuttack South Africa Won by 4 wickets June 17, 2022 Rajkot India Won by 82 runs June 19, 2022 Bengaluru No Result Match abandoned due to rain
Top T20I Performers Category Player Team Stat Most Runs Rohit Sharma India 463 runs Most Wickets Bhuvneshwar Kumar India 15 wickets Best Bowling Lungi Ngidi South Africa 4/19 Highest Team Total India 240/3 (vs SA, 2019) Lowest Team Total South Africa 87 (vs India, 2022)
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India vs South Africa – ICC Tournament Record Tournament Matches Played India Wins South Africa Wins Notable Matches Cricket World Cup (ODI) 6 2 4 India beat SA by 243 runs (2023) T20 World Cup 6 4 2 India beat SA in 2024 Final Champions Trophy 3 2 1 India won by 8 wickets (2013)
India vs South Africa – Home vs Away Record Venue Matches India Wins South Africa Wins Draw/NR In India 77 49 22 6 In South Africa 90 31 51 8 Neutral Venues 10 6 5 0
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