India versus South Africa has been a competitive match-up in men’s cricket since 1991. Both teams give their all whenever they are up against each other.
That’s visible across their bilateral and ICC tournament encounters. While South Africa have a slightly better head-to-head record, India aren’t too far behind.
Both teams have dominated in their familiar territories over the years. However, things are now almost level, with either India or South Africa ready to topple the other in any conditions.
Even their latest red-ball contest in the South Africa tour of India 2025 proved how intense this rivalry is. South Africa stunned India by winning the Test series 2–0, registering victories in Kolkata and Guwahati.
Moving to the white-ball leg, India made a strong comeback by winning the 1st ODI on November 30, 2025, defeating South Africa by 17 runs in Ranchi.
Here you can look at the head-to-head timeline between India and South Africa, including records, squads, and major highlights.
India National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Players List (2025)
| Role | India | South Africa |
| Captain | Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav | Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram |
| Batters | Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh | Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Zubayr Hamza |
| All-Rounders | Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma | Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy |
| Wicketkeepers | Dhruv Jurel, KL Rahul, Sanju Samson, Jitesh Sharma | Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne |
| Bowlers | Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy | Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada |
India vs South Africa Head-to-Head Timeline (Recent Matches)
| Year | Match | Format | Venue | Result |
| 2025 | IND vs SA, 1st ODI | ODI | Ranchi | India won by 17 runs |
| 2025 | IND vs SA, 2nd Test | Test | Guwahati | South Africa won by 408 runs |
| 2025 | IND vs SA, 1st Test | Test | Kolkata | South Africa won by 30 runs |
| 2024 | SA vs IND, 4th T20I | T20I | Johannesburg | India won by 135 runs |
| 2024 | SA vs IND, 3rd T20I | T20I | Centurion | India won by 11 runs |
| 2024 | SA vs IND, 2nd T20I | T20I | Gqeberha | South Africa won by 3 wickets |
| 2024 | SA vs IND, 1st T20I | T20I | Durban | India won by 61 runs |
| 2024 | T20 World Cup Final | T20I | Bridgetown | India won by 7 runs |
| 2024 | SA vs IND, 2nd Test | Test | Cape Town | India won by 7 wickets |
| 2023 | SA vs IND, 1st Test | Test | Centurion | South Africa won by an innings and 32 runs |
| 2023 | SA vs IND, 3rd ODI | ODI | Paarl | India won by 78 runs |
| 2023 | SA vs IND, 2nd ODI | ODI | Gqeberha | South Africa won by 8 wickets |
| 2023 | SA vs IND, 1st ODI | ODI | Johannesburg | India won by 8 wickets |
Read more: India vs South Africa Head-to-Head Records in Test, ODI & T20I
Notable Records and Highlights
Test Cricket
- South Africa are slightly ahead of India in Tests (18-16).
- South Africa won the 2025 Test series in India 2–0.
- First Test in 1992: Ended in a draw with centuries from Kepler Wessels (118) and Pravin Amre (103).
- Gary Kirsten’s twin tons (102 & 133) sealed a huge win at Eden Gardens in 1996.
- South Africa’s first and only series win in India before 2025 came in 2000 (2–0).
- India’s first win in SA came in 2006 Johannesburg Test (Sreesanth 5/40).
- India dominated at home with 3–0 clean sweeps in 2015 and 2019.
- Top run-scorer: Sachin Tendulkar (1741 runs)
- Top wicket-taker: Anil Kumble (84 wickets)
ODI Cricket
- South Africa lead over India in ODIs (51-41).
- India lead the 2025 ODI series in India 1–0.
- Virat Kohli has scored 1639 ODI runs against South Africa. & His highest ODI score vs South Africa is 160* (not out)
- First ODI in 1991: India won by three wickets despite Allan Donald’s 5/29.
- Kallis’ 96 edged India in the 1999 World Cup game.
- Ganguly’s unbeaten 141 sealed India’s win in the 2000 ICC Knockout Trophy.
- Sachin Tendulkar became the first to score a men’s ODI double century vs SA in 2010.
- South Africa posted 438/4 in 2015 Wankhede ODI with three centuries.
- Top run-scorer: Sachin Tendulkar (2001 runs)
- Top wicket-taker: Shaun Pollock (48 wickets)
T20I Cricket
- India lead South Africa in T20Is (18-12).
- India won the 2024 T20 World Cup Final against South Africa by 7 runs.
- First T20I in 2006: India won a low-scoring game.
- RP Singh’s 4/13 helped India defeat SA in 2007 T20 World Cup.
- Yuvraj Singh’s all-round show in 2012 WC helped India win by 1 run.
- Kohli’s 76 was crucial in the 2024 World Cup Final.
- Top run-scorer: David Miller (524 runs)
- Top wicket-taker: Arshdeep Singh (18 wickets)
Top Players in IND vs SA Rivalry
Batting: Sachin Tendulkar, Hashim Amla, Virat Kohli, Jacques Kallis, AB de Villiers
Bowling: Anil Kumble, Dale Steyn, Allan Donald, Harbhajan Singh, Morne Morkel
India vs South Africa National Cricket Team Upcoming Matches Schedule
The Test series is now complete with South Africa leading 2-0. The ODI and T20I series continue next, with India already taking a 1-0 lead in the ODIs.
India vs South Africa Test, ODI, and T20I Series 2025 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| Nov 14-18, 2025 | 1st Test | Kolkata | Completed (SA Won) |
| Nov 22-26, 2025 | 2nd Test | Guwahati | Completed (SA Won) |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 1st ODI | Ranchi | Completed (India won) |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 2nd ODI | Raipur | 1:30 PM |
| Dec 6, 2025 | 3rd ODI | Visakhapatnam | 1:30 PM |
| Dec 9, 2025 | 1st T20I | Cuttack | 7:00 PM |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 2nd T20I | New Chandigarh | 7:00 PM |
| Dec 14, 2025 | 3rd T20I | Dharamsala | 7:00 PM |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 4th T20I | Lucknow | 7:00 PM |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 5th T20I | Ahmedabad | 7:00 PM |
Where to Watch India vs South Africa Series 2025 – Broadcasting and Live Streaming Info
Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Stream: JioHotstar
The India vs South Africa rivalry continues to deliver high-quality cricket across all formats, and the 2025 tour has already produced dramatic moments. With South Africa taking a 2-0 lead in the Test series and India winning the 1st ODI, the momentum is shifting as the limited-overs matches progress.
Whether it’s Tests, ODIs, or T20Is, India vs South Africa always brings competitive cricket, and this series is set to add another memorable chapter to their long-standing rivalry. Stay tuned for live action, key performances, and all the major highlights as the battle unfolds.
