The cricket rivalry between India and South Africa is one of the most intense and competitive in world cricket. Since 1991, both teams have produced thrilling matches, historic performances, and unforgettable moments across all three formats.
South Africa have traditionally dominated in ODIs, while India have been stronger in T20Is. In Tests, the battle remains extremely close, with both sides enjoying strong phases—especially India at home and South Africa in their conditions.
Below is the complete head-to-head record across formats using all the verified data provided.
India vs South Africa Head to Head Records (All Formats):
| Category | Tests | ODIs | T20Is | Total (All Formats) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 44 | 94 | 31 | 169 |
| India Won | 16 | 40 | 18 | 74 |
| South Africa Won | 18 | 51 | 12 | 81 |
| Draw/NR/Tie Combined | 10 (Draw) | 3 (NR) | 1 (NR) | 14 |
Final Overall Result: Who Leads?
| Team | Wins Across All Formats |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 81 wins |
| India | 74 wins |
| Others (Draw/NR) | 14 results |
Overall, South Africa hold a narrow lead over India across all formats, winning 81 out of 169 matches. However, India have shown stronger form in recent years, especially in T20Is and home Test series, keeping the rivalry highly competitive.
1. India vs South Africa Head-to-Head in Test Cricket
IND vs SA Head to Head Test Record Overall:
| Format | Matches | India Won | South Africa Won | Draw | Tie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 44 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 0 |
South Africa have a slight edge in overall wins, but India have been dominant at home.
Home & Away Test Record
| Category | India | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Home Wins | 13 | 5 |
| Away Wins | 5 | 0 |
| Neutral | 0 | 0 |
Latest 10 Test Results (India vs South Africa)
India have been strong recently, especially in 2019 and 2024.
| Winner | Margin | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 7 wickets | Cape Town | Jan 2024 |
| South Africa | Innings & 32 runs | Centurion | Dec 2023 |
| South Africa | 7 wickets | Cape Town | Jan 2022 |
| South Africa | 7 wickets | Johannesburg | Jan 2022 |
| India | 113 runs | Centurion | Dec 2021 |
| India | Innings & 202 runs | Ranchi | 2019 |
| India | Innings & 137 runs | Pune | 2019 |
| India | 203 runs | Visakhapatnam | 2019 |
| India | 63 runs | Johannesburg | 2018 |
| South Africa | 135 runs | Centurion | 2018 |
2. India vs South Africa Head-to-Head in ODI Cricket
IND vs SA Head to Head ODI Record Overall:
| Format | Matches | India Won | South Africa Won | No Result | Tie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 94 | 40 | 51 | 3 | 0 |
South Africa lead ODI head-to-head with 51 wins.
Home & Away ODI Record
| Category | India | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Home Wins | 26 | 12 |
| Away Wins | 14 | 10 |
| Neutral | 11 | — |
Latest 10 ODI Results India vs South Africa
India have dominated in recent years.
| Winner | Margin | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 78 runs | Paarl | Dec 2023 |
| South Africa | 8 wickets | Gqeberha | Dec 2023 |
| India | 8 wickets | Johannesburg | Dec 2023 |
| India | 243 runs | Eden Gardens | Nov 2023 |
| India | 7 wickets | Delhi | Oct 2022 |
| India | 7 wickets | Ranchi | Oct 2022 |
| South Africa | 9 runs | Lucknow | Oct 2022 |
| South Africa | 4 runs | Cape Town | Jan 2022 |
| South Africa | 7 wickets | Paarl | Jan 2022 |
| South Africa | 31 runs | Paarl | Jan 2022 |
3. India vs South Africa Head-to-Head in T20I Cricket
IND vs SA Head to Head T20I Record Overall:
| Format | Matches | India Won | South Africa Won | No Result | Tie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 31 | 18 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
India clearly lead the rivalry in T20Is.
Home & Away T20I Record
| Category | India | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Home Wins | 10 | 5 |
| Away Wins | 6 | 4 |
| Neutral | 2 | 0 |
Latest 10 T20I Results of India vs South Africa
India have dominated with several big wins.
| Winner | Margin | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 135 runs | Johannesburg | Nov 2024 |
| India | 11 runs | Centurion | Nov 2024 |
| South Africa | 3 wickets | Gqeberha | Nov 2024 |
| India | 61 runs | Durban | Nov 2024 |
| India | 7 runs | Bridgetown | Jun 2024 |
| India | 106 runs | Johannesburg | Dec 2023 |
| South Africa | 5 wickets | Gqeberha | Dec 2023 |
| South Africa | 5 wickets | Perth | Oct 2022 |
| South Africa | 49 runs | Indore | Oct 2022 |
| India | 16 runs | Guwahati | Oct 2022 |
4. India vs South Africa Key Statistical Highlights
1. Test Records (Provided Data)
- Highest Team Total (India): 643/6d
- Highest Team Total (South Africa): 620/4d
- Lowest Total (SA): 55 (Cape Town, 2024)
- Most Runs:
- Tendulkar – 1,741
- Kallis – 1,734
- Amla – 1,528
2. ODI Records
- Highest Total (SA): 438/4
- Highest Total (IND): 401/3
- Most Runs:
- Tendulkar – 2,001
- Kohli – 1,504
- Kallis – 1,535
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3. T20I Records
- Highest Total (India): 283/1 (2024)
- Highest Total (SA): 227/3 (2022)
- Highest Individual Score (IND):
- Tilak Varma – 120*
- Sanju Samson – 109*
- Most Runs:
- Miller – 524
- Rohit – 429
- Kohli – 394
- Most Wickets:
- Arshdeep – 18
- Maharaj – 15
- Bhuvneshwar – 14
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Final View
The India–South Africa rivalry continues to be one of the most balanced and exciting in world cricket. While South Africa have historically held the upper hand in ODIs and Tests overseas, India’s dominance in T20Is and their unbeatable home record in Tests make the battle intense every time these two giants meet.
With new squads, rising stars, and WTC 2025–27 points at stake, the upcoming clashes promise even more thrilling cricket.
