India and South Africa lock horns in the thrilling world of Test cricket. Their history is filled with amazing plays, emotional moments, and a never-give-up attitude.
Let’s explore their head-to-head record, unforgettable series, and see who’s on top lately. India and South Africa have a long and storied history in Test cricket, dating back to 1992. The two sides have met on 42 occasions, with South Africa holding a slight edge in terms of wins (17 vs 15).
Records for India vs South Africa in Test matches:
| Matches Played |  India Wins |  South Africa Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 15 | 17 | 10 |
Most Runs in IND Vs SA Test matches
| Player | Runs | Matches | Batting Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 1741 | 25 | 42.46 |
| Jacques Kallis | 1734 | 18 | 69.36 |
| Hashim Amla | 1528 | 21 | 43.65 |
| AB de Villers | 1334 | 20 | 39.23 |
Most Wickets in IND Vs SA Test matches
| Player | Wickets | Matches | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anil Kumble (1992-2008) | 84 | 21 | 6/53 |
| DW Steyn (2006-2018) | 65 | 14 | 7/51 |
| Javagal Srinath (1992-2001) | 64 | 13 | 6/21 |
| Harbhajan Singh (2001-2011) | 60 | 11 | 7/87 |
Highest individual score:
- 319 – Virender Sehwag (India) at Chennai, 26 Mar 2008
- 254* – Virat Kohli (India) at Pune, 10 OCt 2019.
- 253* – Hashim Amla (South Africa) at Nagpur, 06 Feb 2010
- 217* – AB de Villiers (South Africa) at Ahmedabad, 03 Apr 2008
Most successful partnerships:
- 340 – JH Kallis, HM Amla (South Africa) at Nagpur, 06 Feb 2010.
- 317 – RG Sharma, MA Agarwal (India) at Visakhapatnam, 02 Oct 2019
- 268 – V Sehwag, R Dravid (India) at Chennai, 26 Mar 2008
- 267 – RG Sharma, AM Rahane (India) at Ranchi, 19 Oct 2019
Last 5 Test series results:
- 2021-22: South Africa won 2-1 (Freedom Trophy (India in South Africa)
- 2019-20: India won 3-0 (Freedom Trophy (South Africa in India))
- 2017-18: South Africa won 2-1 (Freedom Trophy (India in South Africa)
- 2015-16: India won 3-0 (Freedom Trophy (South Africa in India)
- 2013-14: South Africa won 1-0 (India in South Africa Test Series)
Overall, the India vs South Africa rivalry is among the most exciting and evenly contested in Test cricket. Both sides have a rich history and tradition, and their matches are always fiercely competitive.
Interesting facts about the India and South Africa Africa rivalry:
- The highest score in a Test match between India and South Africa is 643/6, India won by an innings and 57 runs at Eden Gardens in 2010.
- The lowest score in a Test match between India and South Africa is 66 by South Africa at Durban in 1996, South Africa won by 328 runs.
- The fastest century in a Test match between India and South Africa is 77 balls by Mohammed Azharudin on Eden Gardens 1996
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