India and South Africa have played 35 T20 matches, with India winning 60 percent of them.
David Miller is the leading run-scorer and six-hitter, while Arshdeep Singh is the leading wicket-taker.
India also has a strong record in T20 World Cup history. This Super 8 clash is set to be a thrilling one.
India and South Africa will face off today in the Super 8 stage. Fans are extremely excited for this match, to be held at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, as India’s victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup final has made this rivalry even more exciting. Both history and current form make this match special.
T20 matches between India and South Africa have always been exciting. Statistics show that Team India has a slight advantage in this format. Since 2006, 35 T20 International matches have been played between the two teams.
India has won 21 matches, South Africa 13, and one match ended in a draw. This means India has a winning percentage of approximately 60%.
India’s Record in the T20 World Cup
India has also performed well against South Africa in T20 World Cup history. Seven World Cup matches have been played between the two teams, of which India has won five. South Africa has won only two. India and South Africa last faced each other in the T20 World Cup final in 2024. India won that match by seven runs.
Seven T20 World Cup matches between India and South Africa
2007: India won by 37 runs
2009: India lost by 12 runs
2010: India won by 14 runs
2012: India won by a thrilling 1-run win
2014: India won by 6 wickets
2022: India lost by 5 wickets
2024 final: India won by 7 runs
Most runs: Miller and de Kock shine
South African explosive batsman David Miller holds the record for most runs in T20 matches between India and South Africa. He has scored 563 runs in 28 matches, including one century and two half-centuries.
Quinton de Kock is second, with 507 runs in 15 matches. These two batsmen are the only players to score more than 500 runs.
Tilak Varma (496 runs) holds the record for most runs for India. He is followed by Rohit Sharma (429 runs) and current captain Suryakumar Yadav (406 runs). Suryakumar has scored one century and four half-centuries, indicating that he enjoys the Proteas’ bowling.
Who is the King of Sixes?
Sixes are also the most successful in this regard. David Miller has hit 36 sixes against India. India’s Tilak Varma is second with 28 sixes. Heinrich Klaasen has hit 25 sixes, and Quinton de Kock has hit 24. Suryakumar Yadav also equals Klaasen on this list with 25 sixes.
Klaasen has retired, which is good news for India. It’s also clear that big shots play a key role in this rivalry.
Who is the Wicket-Taker?
India’s dominance in bowling is clearly visible. Arshdeep Singh is the leading wicket-taker in India-South Africa T20Is. He has taken 23 wickets in 14 matches. He is closely followed by Varun Chakravarthy, who has taken 22 wickets in just eight matches and has also taken five wickets once. For South Africa, Lungi Ngidi has taken 16 wickets against India.
Keshav Maharaj (15 wickets) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (14 wickets) are also included in this list. These statistics show that India’s bowling unit has played a key role in this rivalry.
Group Stage Performance
India dominated the group stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 by winning all four matches. Team India reached the Super 8s by defeating the USA, Namibia, Pakistan, and the Netherlands.
South Africa also displayed excellent form with victories against Canada, Afghanistan, New Zealand, and the UAE. Both teams are entering the Super 8s with unstoppable momentum, making the contest even more exciting.
India leads in statistics, but the match will be a close one. History shows that India has won 60 percent of T20 matches against South Africa. David Miller dominates in runs and sixes, while Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy lead in wickets.
However, current form and the pressure of a big match can tilt the balance in either team’s favor. Therefore, this Super 8 match will go beyond statistics and be a true test of character and performance.
