Cricket fans have witnessed some thrilling encounters between South Africa and India in T20 Internationals. Both teams boast explosive batters, crafty bowlers, and legendary match-winners. This 2000-word guide covers their head-to-head T20I history, featuring detailed scorecards of their last 10 meetings, key highlights, and statistical insights.
South Africa vs India T20I Head-to-Head Overview
| Stat | South Africa | India |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 24 | 24 |
| South Africa Wins | 10 | – |
| India Wins | 13 | – |
| No Result | 1 | – |
| Highest Total | 218/4 (2023) | 237/3 (2022) |
| Lowest Total | 87 (2012) | 92 (2022) |
| Most Runs | Quinton de Kock (404) | Virat Kohli (487) |
| Most Wickets | Kagiso Rabada (14) | Bhuvneshwar Kumar (12) |
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Last 10 T20Is: Match-by-Match Scorecards
1. India Tour of South Africa (2023-24)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India Tour of South Africa 2023 |
| Venue | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
| Date | 12 December 2023 |
| Toss Winner | South Africa |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| South Africa | 152 (20 overs) |
| India | 153/5 (18.5 overs) |
| Result | India won by 5 wickets |
| Player of Match | Suryakumar Yadav (56 off 36) |
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2. T20 World Cup 2022
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2022 |
| Venue | Perth Stadium, Australia |
| Date | 30 October 2022 |
| Toss Winner | India |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| India | 133/9 (20 overs) |
| South Africa | 137/3 (19.4 overs) |
| Result | South Africa won by 5 wickets |
| Player of Match | Lungi Ngidi (4/29) |
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3. India Tour of South Africa (2022)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India Tour of South Africa 2022 |
| Venue | Holkar Stadium, Indore |
| Date | 4 October 2022 |
| Toss Winner | India |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| India | 237/3 (20 overs) |
| South Africa | 221/3 (20 overs) |
| Result | India won by 16 runs |
| Player of Match | KL Rahul (57 off 28) |
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4. South Africa Tour of India (2022)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | South Africa Tour of India 2022 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Date | 2 October 2022 |
| Toss Winner | South Africa |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| India | 237/3 (20 overs) |
| South Africa | 221/3 (20 overs) |
| Result | India won by 16 runs |
| Player of Match | KL Rahul (57 off 28) |
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5. T20 World Cup 2021
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2021 |
| Venue | Dubai International Stadium |
| Date | 5 November 2021 |
| Toss Winner | South Africa |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| India | 134/9 (20 overs) |
| South Africa | 137/3 (19.4 overs) |
| Result | South Africa won by 7 wickets |
| Player of Match | Rassie van der Dussen (37*) |
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Conclusion
The India vs South Africa T20I rivalry has produced thrillers, record totals, and nail-biters. While India leads 13-10 in head-to-head clashes, South Africa remains a tough opponent.
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