The rivalry between India and South Africa in international cricket is one of the most evenly contested battles in world cricket. In ODIs, the two teams have clashed 94 times with South Africa holding a narrow edge at 51 wins to India’s 40 , while in Tests, South Africa leads with 18 victories against India’s 16 in 44 encounters India vs South Africa Head to Head in Test: Records, Stats, Results – myKhel.com. However, India dominates the T20 format with 18 wins compared to South Africa’s 12 in 31 matches India vs South Africa History – Ind v SA Cricket Match Records – Test, ODI & Twenty20 International Stats Between RSA & Ind.
This captivating rivalry recently reached new heights during India’s 2024 tour of South Africa, where India won the T20 series 3-1, posting their highest-ever T20I total of 283/1 at Johannesburg IND vs SA Records — Head To Head in Test, ODI, & T20. The series showcased emerging talents like Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson, who both scored centuries IND vs SA Records — Head To Head in Test, ODI, & T20, with Samson becoming the first batter in T20I cricket to hit three centuries in a calendar year Indian cricket team in South Africa in 2024–25 – Wikipedia. These two cricketing powerhouses continue to produce thrilling contests that keep fans on the edge of their seats.
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