Introduction
The India National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard is one of the most competitive and high-quality contests in modern cricket. India’s explosive batting and spin attack face South Africa’s world-class pace bowling and fearless batting. In the 2025/26 season, South Africa created history by whitewashing India 2-0 in Tests in India, while India won the ODI series 2-1 and T20I series 3-1. This detailed scorecard covers their last 10 matches in each format with clear tables.
India National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: T20I Matches
Last 20 T20I Matches Between India and South Africa (Most Recent First)
| No. | Date | Venue | Toss Winner | India Score | South Africa Score | Result | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 22 Feb 2026 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | South Africa | 111 (18.5 overs) | 187/7 (20 overs) | South Africa won by 76 runs | David Miller |
| 19 | 19 Dec 2025 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | India | 182/6 (20) | 178/8 (20) | India won by 4 runs | Suryakumar Yadav |
| 18 | 17 Dec 2025 | New Chandigarh | – | – | – | Match Abandoned | – |
| 17 | 14 Dec 2025 | Cuttack | India | 168/3 (18.4) | 167/6 (20) | India won by 7 wickets | Tilak Varma |
| 16 | 12 Dec 2025 | Cuttack | South Africa | 172/8 (20) | 173/5 (19.2) | South Africa won by 5 wickets | Aiden Markram |
| 15 | 9 Dec 2025 | Cuttack | India | 202/5 (20) | 101 (15.3) | India won by 101 runs | Arshdeep Singh |
| 14 | 28 Nov 2024 | Johannesburg | South Africa | 211/6 (20) | 212/6 (19.5) | South Africa won by 4 wickets | Reeza Hendricks |
| 13 | 26 Nov 2024 | Johannesburg | India | 124/9 (20) | 125/2 (13.5) | South Africa won by 8 wickets | Kagiso Rabada |
| 12 | 17 Nov 2024 | Centurion | India | 215/7 (20) | 216/6 (20) | South Africa won by 4 wickets | Aiden Markram |
| 11 | 15 Nov 2024 | Centurion | South Africa | 202/8 (20) | 206/5 (19.2) | South Africa won by 5 wickets | Tristan Stubbs |
| 10 | 13 Nov 2024 | Durban | India | 180/7 (20) | 169 (19.5) | India won by 11 runs | Suryakumar Yadav |
| 9 | 10 Nov 2024 | Durban | South Africa | 211/6 (20) | 191/9 (20) | India won by 20 runs | Tilak Varma |
| 8 | 14 Jun 2024 | New York (T20 WC) | South Africa | 176/7 (20) | 80 (13.5) | India won by 96 runs | Rishabh Pant |
| 7 | 12 Jun 2024 | New York (T20 WC) | India | 119/8 (20) | 113/6 (20) | India won by 6 runs | Arshdeep Singh |
| 6 | 27 Jan 2024 | Johannesburg | India | 201/7 (20) | 205/7 (20) | South Africa won by 3 wickets | Reeza Hendricks |
| 5 | 21 Dec 2023 | Johannesburg | South Africa | 167/6 (20) | 169/6 (18.5) | South Africa won by 4 wickets | Gerald Coetzee |
| 4 | 19 Dec 2023 | Centurion | South Africa | 211/6 (20) | 215/7 (20) | South Africa won by 3 wickets | Aiden Markram |
| 3 | 17 Dec 2023 | Centurion | India | 101 (14) | 102/2 (11.5) | South Africa won by 8 wickets | Gerald Coetzee |
| 2 | 14 Jun 2022 | Perth (T20 WC) | India | 179/7 (20) | 123 (18.4) | India won by 56 runs | Rishabh Pant |
| 1 | 28 Sep 2022 | Colombo (Asia Cup) | India | 181/7 (20) | 182/5 (19.5) | South Africa won by 5 wickets | Rilee Rossouw |
India National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: ODI Matches (Last 20 Matches)
| No. | Date | Venue | Winner | Margin | Key Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 06 Dec 2025 | Visakhapatnam | India | 9 wickets | India chased 271 comfortably |
| 2 | 03 Dec 2025 | Raipur | South Africa | 4 wickets | SA won a thrilling chase |
| 3 | 30 Nov 2025 | Ranchi | India | 17 runs | Virat Kohli scored 135 |
| 4 | 21 Dec 2023 | Paarl | India | 78 runs | India dominant bowling |
| 5 | 19 Dec 2023 | Paarl | South Africa | 8 wickets | SA chased comfortably |
| 6 | 17 Dec 2023 | Johannesburg | India | 8 wickets | India won easily |
| 7 | 05 Nov 2023 | Kolkata (World Cup) | India | 243 runs | Biggest win in World Cup |
| 8 | 11 Oct 2022 | Delhi | India | 6 wickets | India chased 275 |
| 9 | 09 Oct 2022 | Ahmedabad | India | 5 wickets | India won comfortably |
| 10 | 07 Oct 2022 | Hyderabad | India | 7 wickets | India chased target easily |
| 11 | 19 Jun 2022 | Chennai | India | 7 wickets | India won series |
| 12 | 17 Jun 2022 | Chennai | India | 67 runs | India defended total |
| 13 | 11 Jun 2022 | Ranchi | India | 4 wickets | India won rain-affected match |
| 14 | 23 Jan 2022 | Paarl | South Africa | 4 wickets | SA won |
| 15 | 21 Jan 2022 | Paarl | India | 4 runs (DLS) | Close thriller |
| 16 | 19 Jan 2022 | Paarl | South Africa | 31 runs | SA won |
| 17 | 06 Oct 2019 | Mumbai | India | 5 wickets | India chased 292 |
| 18 | 04 Oct 2019 | Visakhapatnam | India | 6 wickets | India won |
| 19 | 02 Oct 2019 | Ranchi | India | 7 wickets | India won series |
| 20 | 16 Mar 2019 | Centurion | South Africa | 116 runs | SA won big |
India National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Test Matches (Last 20 Matches)
Note: Matches are listed in reverse chronological order (most recent first). Data updated as of April 2026.
| No. | Date | Venue | Result | Margin | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 22-26, 2025 | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati | South Africa won | 408 runs | Freedom Trophy 2025/26 |
| 2 | Nov 14-16, 2025 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | South Africa won | 30 runs | Freedom Trophy 2025/26 |
| 3 | Jan 3-7, 2024 | Cape Town | India won | 7 wickets | Freedom Trophy 2023/24 |
| 4 | Dec 26-30, 2023 | Centurion | South Africa won | Innings & 32 runs | Freedom Trophy 2023/24 |
| 5 | Jan 11-15, 2022 | Cape Town | South Africa won | 7 wickets | Freedom Trophy 2021/22 |
| 6 | Jan 3-7, 2022 | Johannesburg | India won | 7 wickets | Freedom Trophy 2021/22 |
| 7 | Jan 11-15, 2018 | Johannesburg | South Africa won | 9 wickets | Freedom Trophy 2017/18 |
| 8 | Jan 5-9, 2018 | Centurion | India won | 135 runs | Freedom Trophy 2017/18 |
| 9 | Jan 13-17, 2018 | Cape Town | South Africa won | 72 runs | Freedom Trophy 2017/18 |
| 10 | Oct 3-7, 2019 | Visakhapatnam | India won | 203 runs | Freedom Trophy 2019/20 |
| 11 | Oct 10-14, 2019 | Pune | India won | Innings & 137 runs | Freedom Trophy 2019/20 |
| 12 | Oct 19-23, 2019 | Ranchi | India won | Innings & 202 runs | Freedom Trophy 2019/20 |
| 13 | Dec 26-30, 2017 | Centurion | South Africa won | 135 runs | Freedom Trophy 2017/18 |
| 14 | Jan 5-9, 2018 | Johannesburg | India won | 63 runs | Freedom Trophy 2017/18 |
| 15 | Jan 13-17, 2018 | Cape Town | South Africa won | 72 runs | Freedom Trophy 2017/18 |
| 16 | Dec 9-13, 2010 | Centurion | South Africa won | Innings & 25 runs | India in SA 2010/11 |
| 17 | Dec 26-30, 2010 | Durban | India won | 87 runs | India in SA 2010/11 |
| 18 | Jan 2-6, 2011 | Cape Town | Match Drawn | – | India in SA 2010/11 |
| 19 | Nov 27-Dec 1, 2010 | Kolkata | Match Drawn | – | SA in India 2010 |
| 20 | Nov 16-20, 2010 | Nagpur | South Africa won | Innings & 6 runs | SA in India 2010 |
Test Summary: South Africa achieved a historic 2-0 whitewash in India in 2025/26. Overall, South Africa leads the head-to-head with 18 wins to India’s 16, with 10 draws.
Conclusion
The India vs South Africa rivalry continues to be one of the most exciting in world cricket. While South Africa showed their strength by whitewashing India in Tests in 2025, India proved their dominance in white-ball formats. Both teams have world-class players and are expected to produce more thrilling contests in future ICC tournaments.
10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When was the last India vs South Africa match played?
The last match was on 22 February 2026 in the T20 World Cup Super 8, where South Africa won by 76 runs.
Who won the 2025/26 Test series?
South Africa won the series 2-0, whitewashing India in India for the first time.
Who won the T20I series in 2025/26?
India won the 5-match T20I series 3-1.
What is India’s biggest defeat in T20 World Cup?
India’s biggest defeat is by 76 runs against South Africa in the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Where can I watch India vs South Africa live matches?
You can watch on Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar in India, and SuperSport in South Africa.
Who are the key players in this rivalry?
Key players are Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah (India) and Kagiso Rabada, David Miller, Aiden Markram (South Africa).
How significant was South Africa’s Test whitewash?
It was a historic achievement as it was the first time any team whitewashed India in a Test series on Indian soil.
Who has the better record in T20Is?
India has a better overall head-to-head record in T20Is.
When is the next India vs South Africa series expected?
The next series is expected in the 2027-28 season as per the ICC Future Tours Programme.
Who won the ODI series in 2025/26?
India won the ODI series 2-1.
Disclaimer
This article is prepared for informational and entertainment purposes only. All data is taken from reliable sources like ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, and ICC as of April 2026. Scores and results may vary slightly across different platforms.
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