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 and have taken a strong lead again after winning both Test matches in the ongoing 2025 tour. India, however, remain extremely powerful at home in white-ball cricket and continued this trend by winning the opening ODI in Ranchi, before South Africa hit back with a superb chase in the 2nd ODI at Raipur to level the series 1–1. India then produced a commanding all-round performance in the 3rd ODI at Visakhapatnam, winning by 9 wickets to seal the ODI series 2–1.
Below is the complete updated head-to-head record across formats using all verified match data, including the latest Test and ODI results up to 6 December 2025 (after the Visakhapatnam ODI decider).
India vs South Africa Head to Head Records (All Formats Updated)
| Category | Tests | ODIs | T20Is | Total (All Formats) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 46 | 97 | 35 | 178 |
| India Won | 16 | 42 | 21 | 79 |
| South Africa Won | 20 | 52 | 13 | 85 |
| Draw/NR/Tie | 10 (Draw) | 3 (NR) | 1 (NR) | 14 |
Final Overall Result: Who Leads?
| Team | Total Wins (All Formats) |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 85 wins |
| India | 79 wins |
| Others (Draw/NR) | 14 |
Overall, South Africa now extend their lead across formats after winning the 2025 Test series 2–0, while India narrowed the gap slightly by clinching the ODI series 2–1. India have performed strongly in ODIs and T20Is in recent years, keeping the rivalry competitive and unpredictable.
1. India vs South Africa Head-to-Head in Test Cricket
Updated IND vs SA Test Record Overall (After Nov 2025 Series):
| Format | Matches | India Won | South Africa Won | Draw | Tie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 46 | 16 | 20 | 10 | 0 |
South Africa strengthened their Test lead by winning the 2025 series 2–0, including a crushing 408-run victory in Guwahati.
Home & Away Test Record
| Category | India | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Home Wins | 13 | 5 |
| Away Wins | 3 | 17 |
| Neutral | 0 | 0 |
Latest 10 Test Results (Updated)
| Winner | Margin | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | SA won by 408 runs | Barsapara Stadium | 22 Nov 2025 |
| South Africa | SA won by 30 runs | Eden Gardens | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 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 |
2. India vs South Africa Head-to-Head in ODI Cricket
Updated IND vs SA ODI Record After 3rd ODI (Dec 2025):
| Format | Matches | India Won | South Africa Won | No Result | Tie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 97 | 42 | 52 | 3 | 0 |
India reduced the gap by winning the 1st ODI by 17 runs in Ranchi, thanks to Kohli’s magnificent 135 and the combined effort of the bowling unit. South Africa responded in style in the 2nd ODI at Raipur, successfully chasing 358 and levelling the series 1–1. In the series decider at Visakhapatnam on 6 December 2025, India dominated with the ball and then chased the target with a crushing 9-wicket win to secure the series 2–1.
Home & Away ODI Record
| Category | India | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Home Wins | 28 | 12 |
| Away Wins | 14 | 12 |
| Neutral | 11 | — |
Latest 10 ODI Results (Updated)
| Winner | Margin | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 9 wickets | Visakhapatnam | 6 Dec 2025 |
| South Africa | 4 wickets | Raipur | 3 Dec 2025 |
| India | 17 runs | Ranchi | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 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 |
3. India vs South Africa Head-to-Head in T20I Cricket
IND vs SA Head to Head T20I Record
| Format | Matches | India Won | South Africa Won | No Result | Tie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 35 | 21 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
India continue to lead comfortably in T20Is with 21 wins.
4. India vs South Africa Key Statistical Highlights
1. Test Records
- 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 remains one of the most fascinating in world cricket. South Africa’s dominance in the 2025 Test series and their strong all-time record are balanced by India’s resurgence in ODIs and consistent T20I excellence, which keeps the battle evenly poised across formats.
With India winning the ODI series 2–1, a five-match T20I series left on this tour, and WTC 2025–27 points always in focus for future Test meetings, fans can expect even more thrilling action between these two cricketing giants.
