IND vs SA Head to Head Records In T20, ODI & Tests – Comparison Across All Formats

India and South Africa share one of international cricket’s most competitive rivalries, marked by high-intensity contests across all formats.

Both teams have consistently challenged each other with strong performances in T20, ODI and Test cricket.

IND vs SA Head to Head Record (In Total)

Here is the full summary of how many matches both teams have played and who won how many:

Format	Total Matches	IND Won	SA Won	Draw/No Result
Tests	44	16	18	10
ODIs	94	40	51	3
T20Is	31	18	12	1
Overall	169	74	81	14

IND vs SA Head to Head in Tests

The Test rivalry between India and South Africa started in 1992.

South Africa has been slightly better in Tests with 18 wins compared to India’s 16 wins, while 10 matches ended in a draw.

Total Matches	India Won	South Africa Won	Draws
44	16	18	10

IND vs SA Head to Head in ODI

In ODI, South Africa has been stronger overall. Out of 94 matches, India won 40, South Africa 51, and 3 matches ended with no result.

Total Matches	IND Wins	SA Wins	No Result
94	40	51	3

IND vs SA Head to Head in T20

In T20, India has been stronger. Out of 31 matches, India won 18 while South Africa won 12, with 1 match ending in no result.

Total Matches	IND Wins	SA Wins	No Result
31	18	12	1

Memorable Matches Between IND vs SA

Tests

• India vs South Africa, Kanpur (2008): India won by 8 wickets.
• South Africa vs India, Mumbai (2000): South Africa won by 4 wickets.

ODI

• India vs South Africa, Johannesburg (2011): India won by 1 run.
• South Africa vs India, Durban (1992): South Africa won by 39 runs.

T20

• India vs South Africa, Colombo (2012): India won by 1 run.
• South Africa vs India, Gqeberha (2024): South Africa won by 3 wickets.

Highest Totals Between India and South Africa

Tests

Team	Score	Match Date	Result
India	643/6d	Feb 14, 2010	Won
India	627	Mar 26, 2008	Draw
South Africa	620/4d	Dec 16, 2010	Won

ODI

Team	Score	Match Date	Result
South Africa	438/4	Oct 25, 2015	Won
India	401/3	Feb 24, 2010	Won

T20

Team	Score	Match Date	Result
India	283/1	Nov 15, 2024	Won
India	237/3	Oct 2, 2022	Won

Lowest Totals Between India and South Africa

Tests

Team	Score	Overs	Match Date	Result
South Africa	55	23.2	Jan 3, 2024	Lost
India	66	34.1	Dec 26, 1996	Lost

ODI

Team	Score	Overs	Match Date	Result
South Africa	83	27.1	Nov 5, 2023	Lost
India	91	29.1	Nov 22, 2006	Lost

T20

Team	Score	Overs	Match Date	Result
South Africa	87	16.5	Jun 17, 2022	Lost
India	92	17.2	Oct 5, 2015	Lost

Top Run Scorers Between India and South Africa

Tests

Player	Team	Matches	Runs	Highest Score	Average	100s	50s
SR Tendulkar	India	25	1741	169	42.46	7	5
JH Kallis	SA	18	1734	201*	69.36	9	7

ODI

Player	Team	Matches	Runs	Highest Score	Average	100s	50s
V Kohli	India	31	1504	160*	65.39	8	4
JH Kallis	SA	37	1535	119*	61.40	7	2

T20

Player	Team	Matches	Runs	Highest Score	Average	100s	50s
DA Miller	SA	25	524	106*	34.93	1	2
RG Sharma	India	18	429	106	26.81	1	2

South Africa is slightly ahead in overall wins (81) compared to India (74). India dominates in T20 while South Africa leads in ODIs.

Tests are closely contested, making this rivalry one of the most thrilling in world cricket.

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