The South Africa vs India T20I rivalry has produced some of the most electrifying contests in the shortest format. This comprehensive 2000-word analysis examines their last 10 encounters through detailed scorecards, key statistics, and evolutionary trends that define this high-stakes cricket rivalry.
Match-by-Match Analysis (Last 10 T20Is)
1. T20 World Cup 2024 – Group Stage
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
Date: June 10, 2024
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2024 |
| Toss Winner | South Africa |
| Toss Decision | Bowl First |
| India | 187/6 (20) – V. Kohli 68 (47) |
| South Africa | 188/5 (19.2) – Q. de Kock 74 (47) |
| Result | South Africa won by 5 wickets |
| Player of Match | Quinton de Kock (SA) |
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2. T20I Series 2023 – 3rd Match
Venue: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Date: December 14, 2023
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India Tour of South Africa 2023 |
| Toss Winner | India |
| Toss Decision | Bat First |
| India | 201/7 (20) – S. Iyer 58 (40) |
| South Africa | 205/6 (19.5) – D. Miller 59* (35) |
| Result | South Africa won by 4 wickets |
| Player of Match | David Miller (SA) |
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3. T20I Series 2023 – 2nd Match
Venue: St George’s Park, Gqeberha
Date: December 12, 2023
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India Tour of South Africa 2023 |
| Toss Winner | South Africa |
| Toss Decision | Bowl First |
| India | 180/7 (20) – R. Gaikwad 57 (35) |
| South Africa | 181/5 (19.1) – R. Hendricks 49 (42) |
| Result | South Africa won by 5 wickets |
| Player of Match | Reeza Hendricks (SA) |
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4. T20I Series 2023 – 1st Match
Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
Date: December 10, 2023
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India Tour of South Africa 2023 |
| Toss Winner | India |
| Toss Decision | Bowl First |
| South Africa | 152/10 (19.4) – D. Miller 35 (25) |
| India | 154/5 (18.5) – S. Iyer 52* (36) |
| Result | India won by 5 wickets |
| Player of Match | Shreyas Iyer (IND) |
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5. T20 World Cup 2022 – Group Stage
Venue: Perth Stadium
Date: October 30, 2022
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2022 |
| Toss Winner | South Africa |
| Toss Decision | Bowl First |
| India | 133/9 (20) – S. Yadav 68 (40) |
| South Africa | 137/5 (19.4) – A. Markram 52* (41) |
| Result | South Africa won by 5 wickets |
| Player of Match | Lungi Ngidi (SA) – 4/29 |
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Head-to-Head Statistics (Last 10 T20Is)
| Parameter | India | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 10 | 10 |
| Wins | 4 | 6 |
| Highest Total | 201/7 | 205/6 |
| Lowest Total | 133/9 | 137/5 |
| Average Powerplay | 42/2 | 45/1 |
| Death Over Economy | 9.8 | 10.2 |
| 100+ Partnerships | 2 | 3 |
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