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India vs South Africa head to head record
Data through 22 February 2026Last updated 22 February 2026
India and South Africa met 118 times in matches in the data (2003–2026). India won 60 and South Africa won 50, with 8 ties, draws or no results. India lead the head-to-head in the data by 10 wins. In the last 5 meetings, India won 3 and South Africa won 2. The highest total in the fixture is 643/6 by India (14 Feb 2010).
Matches
118
2003–2026
India won
60
South Africa won
50
Tied / drawn / NR
0 / 5 / 3
India vs South Africa by format
| Format | Played | Won | Lost | Tied | Drawn | NR | Win % | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 32 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 51.9% | 2004–2025 |
| ODIs | 50 | 25 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 52.1% | 2003–2025 |
| T20Is | 36 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 60.0% | 2006–2026 |
Wins per year
Show as table
| Year | India wins | South Africa wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 5 |
| 2007 | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 5 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 5 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 10 |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 |
| 2026 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 India vs South Africa matches
| Date | Teams | Result | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2026 | South Africa 187/7 (20 ov) India 111 (18.5 ov) | South Africa won by 76 runs | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| 19 Dec 2025 | India 231/5 (20 ov) South Africa 201/8 (20 ov) | India won by 30 runs | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| 14 Dec 2025 | South Africa 117 (20 ov) India 120/3 (15.5 ov) | India won by 7 wickets | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium |
| 11 Dec 2025 | South Africa 213/4 (20 ov) India 162 (19.1 ov) | South Africa won by 51 runs | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium |
| 9 Dec 2025 | India 175/6 (20 ov) South Africa 74 (12.3 ov) | India won by 101 runs | Barabati Stadium |
| 6 Dec 2025 | South Africa 270 (47.5 ov) India 271/1 (39.5 ov) | India won by 9 wickets | Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium |
| 3 Dec 2025 | India 358/5 (50 ov) South Africa 362/6 (49.2 ov) | South Africa won by 4 wickets | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium |
| 30 Nov 2025 | India 349/8 (50 ov) South Africa 332 (49.2 ov) | India won by 17 runs | JSCA International Stadium Complex |
| 22 Nov 2025 | South Africa 489 & 260/5d India 201 & 140 | South Africa won by 408 runs | Assam Cricket Association Stadium |
| 14 Nov 2025 | South Africa 159 & 153 India 189/9 & 93/9 | South Africa won by 30 runs | Eden Gardens |
Biggest wins
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | innings and 202 runs | South Africa | Test | 19 Oct 2019 | JSCA International Stadium Complex |
| India | innings and 137 runs | South Africa | Test | 10 Oct 2019 | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium |
| India | innings and 57 runs | South Africa | Test | 14 Feb 2010 | Eden Gardens |
| India | 9 wickets | South Africa | ODI | 4 Feb 2018 | SuperSport Park |
| India | 9 wickets | South Africa | ODI | 6 Dec 2025 | Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium |
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | innings and 90 runs | India | Test | 3 Apr 2008 | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| South Africa | innings and 32 runs | India | Test | 26 Dec 2023 | SuperSport Park |
| South Africa | innings and 25 runs | India | Test | 16 Dec 2010 | SuperSport Park |
| South Africa | 10 wickets | India | Test | 26 Dec 2013 | Kingsmead |
| South Africa | 9 wickets | India | ODI | 3 Dec 2006 | SuperSport Park |
Highest and lowest totals
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 643/6 | South Africa | 14 Feb 2010 | Won | |
| India | 627 | South Africa | 26 Mar 2008 | Drawn | |
| South Africa | 620/4 | India | 16 Dec 2010 | Won | |
| India | 601/5 | South Africa | 10 Oct 2019 | Won | |
| South Africa | 558/6 | India | 6 Feb 2010 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 55 | India | 3 Jan 2024 | Lost | |
| South Africa | 74 | 12.3 | India | 9 Dec 2025 | Lost |
| India | 76 | South Africa | 3 Apr 2008 | Lost | |
| South Africa | 79 | India | 25 Nov 2015 | Lost | |
| South Africa | 83 | 27.1 | India | 5 Nov 2023 | Lost |
Most runs in India vs South Africa matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | India | 73 | 3,608 | 59.15 | 75.7 | 254 | 10 |
| AB de Villiers | South Africa | 75 | 2,895 | 41.36 | 75.7 | 217 | 9 |
| Hashim Amla | South Africa | 68 | 2,527 | 38.88 | 55.7 | 253 | 7 |
| Jacques Kallis | South Africa | 41 | 2,249 | 66.15 | 56.9 | 201 | 9 |
| Rohit Sharma | India | 65 | 2,119 | 34.18 | 82.1 | 212 | 7 |
| Quinton de Kock | South Africa | 52 | 1,986 | 39.72 | 98.0 | 135 | 8 |
| MS Dhoni | India | 63 | 1,667 | 33.34 | 74.8 | 132 | 1 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | India | 43 | 1,483 | 36.17 | 82.5 | 137 | 3 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | India | 34 | 1,474 | 49.13 | 59.7 | 200 | 6 |
| Faf du Plessis | South Africa | 40 | 1,421 | 37.39 | 60.6 | 134 | 3 |
Most wickets in India vs South Africa matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Steyn | South Africa | 45 | 102 | 22.29 | 3.66 | 7/51 |
| Morne Morkel | South Africa | 55 | 89 | 27.15 | 3.49 | 5/20 |
| Kagiso Rabada | South Africa | 54 | 85 | 27.44 | 3.87 | 5/59 |
| Harbhajan Singh | India | 37 | 78 | 30.26 | 3.35 | 7/87 |
| Ravi Ashwin | India | 45 | 75 | 26.57 | 3.18 | 7/66 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | India | 38 | 73 | 20.56 | 3.34 | 6/61 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | India | 40 | 72 | 24.14 | 3.03 | 6/138 |
| Zaheer Khan | India | 36 | 65 | 30.23 | 3.64 | 4/62 |
| Mohammed Shami | India | 28 | 62 | 20.18 | 3.30 | 5/28 |
| Lungi Ngidi | South Africa | 34 | 62 | 22.19 | 4.65 | 6/39 |
Where they met
| Ground | Played | India won | South Africa won |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wanderers Stadium | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| SuperSport Park | 11 | 4 | 6 |
| Newlands | 10 | 4 | 5 |
| Kingsmead | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| St George's Park | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Eden Gardens | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Narendra Modi Stadium | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Civil Service Cricket Club | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the India vs South Africa head to head record?
118 matches: India won 60, South Africa won 50, tied 0, drawn 5, no result 3 (data 2003–2026).
Who won the last India vs South Africa match?
South Africa won by 76 runs (22 Feb 2026).
What is the highest score in India vs South Africa matches?
643/6 by India on 14 Feb 2010.
Who has scored the most runs in India vs South Africa matches?
Virat Kohli (India), 3,608 runs in 73 innings.
Who has taken the most wickets in India vs South Africa matches?
Dale Steyn (South Africa), 102 wickets.
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Past results only, not a prediction. Coverage: Cricsheet data from the early 2000s.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.