India vs South Africa in Cricket
In three different formats—the Test, One Day International (ODI), and T20 International—the South Africa Men’s Cricket squad and the India National Cricket Team have faced each other 152 times. The teams have played 42 Test Matches. The two teams played more games as ODI cricket gained popularity. The South African cricket team has won many […]
In three different formats—the Test, One Day International (ODI), and T20 International—the South Africa Men’s Cricket squad and the India National Cricket Team have faced each other 152 times. The teams have played 42 Test Matches. The two teams played more games as ODI cricket gained popularity. The South African cricket team has won many bilateral and International series. There were 22 T20 International Matches between the Indian Cricket Team and South Africa. On the cricket field, both teams have considerably displayed their abilities.
India vs South Africa – Statistics
India vs South Africa Test Statistics: Series Wise Statistics
There have been 15 test series administered to the South Africa Men’s Cricket team and the India National Cricket Team. South Africa’s national cricket team has won eight series, compared to India’s seven victories.
| Total no of series | Won by India | Won by South Africa | Drawn |
| 15 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
Test Statistics: Match Wise Statistics
South Africa and India’s national men’s cricket teams have faced off 42 times in International test matches. The South African National team won 17, while the Indian cricket team won fifteen of the 42 games. Ten test matches in total were drawn.
| Total no of matches | Won by India | Won by South Africa | Drawn | No Result |
| 42 | 15 | 17 | 10 | 0 |
| Total no of matches played in India | Won by India | Won by South Africa
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| 19 | 11 | 5 |
| Total no of matches played in South Africa | Won by India | Won by South Africa |
| 23 | 4 | 12 |
ODI Statistics: Series Wise Statistics
There have been 41 One-Day International (ODI) series between the South African Men’s Cricket squad and the Indian Men’s National Cricket Team. The Indian squad won eleven games in the series, while South Africa won ten. There was one drawn game.
| Total no of series | Won by India | Won by South Africa | Shared | Won by Another Team (Non-bilateral Series) |
| 41 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 19 |
ODI Statistics: Match Wise Statistics
There have been 87 One-Day Internationals played between the South African national cricket team and the India national men’s cricket team (ODIs). South Africa won 49 out of 87 matches, while India won 35. Four games of the duel ended with no scores.
| Total no of matches | Won by India | Won by South Africa | No Result | Abandoned/Cancelled |
| 87 | 35 | 49 | 4 | 0 |
T20 Statistics: Series Wise Statistics
There have only been 8 Twenty20 International Series between the South African National Cricket Team and the Indian Men’s National Cricket Team. South Africa could only win two series against the Indian Men’s Cricket Team. The South Africa Men’s National Cricket Team still has to win many more games in this format to show their superiority against India.
| Total no of series | Won by India | Won by South Africa | No Result |
| 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
T20 Statistics: Match Wise Statistics
The 22 T20 matches were played between the cricket teams of South Africa and India. Of those twenty-two games, the India National Cricket Team has triumphed in twelve, while the South African team has triumphed in nine.
| Total no of matches | Won by India | Won by South Africa | No Result | Abandoned/Cancelled |
| 22 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
World Cup Played: India vs South Africa
The South African National Men’s Cricket and India Cricket teams have had incredible support throughout the 2019 ICC World Cup. India has played 6 T20 World Cups and 5 ODI World Cups against South Africa. The Indian players have won 6 out of them. Thus it makes sense to look at their head-to-head World Cup records. The India National Cricket Team has participated in every World Cup and will most likely play in the championship game. Nevertheless, because of apartheid concerns, the South African Team began playing cricket in 1992. According to the statistics, India and South Africa have faced off five times, with South Africa coming out on top three times.
| Total no of matches | Won by India | Won by South Africa | No Result |
| 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
India vs South Africa – Win and Loss Record
The India National Cricket Team has been playing the South African National Men’s Cricket Team for a long time. The head-to-head statistics show how competitive these two teams are. Between these two, it is challenging to identify a clear dominant team. Forty-two games were played between the two teams during the Test, with South Africa winning 15-17. South Africa is also ahead by 49-35 in the ODI series. It is 12-9 in the India Cricket Team‘s favour in the T20Is.
| Format | Won by India | Won by South Africa | No Result | Abandoned/Cancelled | Draw |
| Test Match | 15 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| ODI Match | 35 | 49 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 Match | 12 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions about India vs South Africa
Q1. When did India and South Africa compete in their first cricket match?
Ans: On November 10, 1991, India and South Africa faced off in their inaugural One Day International (ODI) game of cricket.
Q2. How many cricket matches between South Africa and India have taken place?
Ans: As of September 2021, India and South Africa had faced off 152 times in international cricket. This includes 22 T20Is, 87 ODIs, and 42 Test games.
Q3. Who has taken the most wickets in India and South Africa cricket matches?
Ans: In cricket matches between India and South Africa, Anil Kumble has taken the most wickets for India. In 20 Test matches, he claimed 84 wickets, including two ten-wicket hauls and five five-wicket hauls.
