India and South Africa, the two unbeaten teams of the T20 World Cup 2024, are going to face each other in the T20 World Cup 2024 final on 29th June 2024. The highly anticipated clash is going to take place at the Kensington Oval Stadium in Bridgetown, Barbados. There is a reserve day for the match in case the rain interrupts.
Both India and South Africa registered emphatic victories in their semi-final clashes. India defeated England by 68 runs, and South Africa attained a 9-wicket victory over Afghanistan after bowling them out for just 56 runs. Which team will come out on top in the final? This article covers the India vs South Africa head-to-head T20 records and stats in detail. Let’s find out which team has the upper hand in the final.
IND vs SA Head-to-Head Records and Stats in T20s
| Total Matches | 29 |
| IND Won | 14 |
| SA Won | 11 |
| No Result | 4 |
In T20 cricket matches between India and South Africa, they have faced each other a total of 29 times. Out of these matches, India has won 14 times, while South Africa has won 11 times. There have been 4 matches that ended without a result due to various reasons like rain or other interruptions.
IND vs SA Head-to-Head Player Stats in T20s
| Criteria | Player | Stat |
| Most Runs | David Miller (SA) | 431 Runs |
| Most Wickets | Bhuvneshwar Kumar (IND) | 14 Wickets |
| Highest Score | David Miller (SA) | 106* Runs |
| Best Bowling Figure | Kuldeep Yadav (IND) | 5/17 |
| Best Strike Rate | Washington Sundar (IND) | 400.00 |
| Highest Batting Avg | Manish Pandey (IND) | 121.00 |
| Best Economy Rate | Faf du Plessis (SA) | 3.00 |
| Best Bowling Avg | Kuldeep Yadav (IND) | 5.83 |
In T20 matches between India and South Africa, several players have left their mark with outstanding performances. David Miller of South Africa leads with 431 runs against India, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar from India has taken 14 wickets, the most by any player in these encounters. Miller also holds the record for the highest individual score of 106 not out.
Kuldeep Yadav of India recorded the best bowling figures of 5/17 in a match. Washington Sundar boasts the best strike rate of 400.00 among players who have faced South Africa, and Manish Pandey holds the highest batting average of 121.00. Faf du Plessis of South Africa has the best economy rate of 3.00, and Kuldeep Yadav also has the best bowling average of 5.83 against South Africa.
Also Read: India Cricket Team T20 Stats: Most Runs, Most Wickets, Highest Score and More
IND vs SA Head-to-Head T20 Stats across Different Venues
| Venue | Total Matches | IND Won | SA Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In India | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| In South Africa | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Neutral Venue | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
In T20 matches between India and South Africa at various venues, India and South Africa have faced each other multiple times with different outcomes:
When playing in India, out of 14 matches, India has won 5 times while South Africa has won 6 times. Three matches ended without a result due to various reasons.
In South Africa, they have played 10 matches, with India winning 6 times and South Africa winning 3 times. One match concluded without a result.
At neutral venues, across 5 matches, India has won 3 times and South Africa has won 2 times. There were no matches that ended without a result.
Also Read: South Africa Cricket Team T20 Stats: Most Runs, Most Wickets, Highest Score and More
IND vs SA: Past 5 Matches Results
| Date | Tournament | Winner | Won By | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-12-2023 | India Tour of South Africa 2023 | India | 106 Runs | Johannesburg |
| 12-12-2023 | India Tour of South Africa 2023 | South Africa | By DLS | Port Elizabeth |
| 10-12-2023 | India Tour of South Africa 2023 | Abandoned | – | Durban |
| 30-10-2022 | T20 World Cup 2022 | South Africa | 5 Wickets | Perth |
| 04-10-2022 | South Africa Tour of India 2022 | South Africa | 49 Runs | Indore |
