Clash of Titans: India vs. South Africa Test Records & Top Achievers

India and South Africa are set to face off in a two-match Test series starting Friday at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. The last time South Africa toured India for a Test series was in 2019, where they suffered a 3-0 defeat.

South Africa has not secured a Test victory in India since 2010. As the reigning World Test Champions, they aim to overcome this challenge. India’s formidable home record was disrupted last year when the Black Caps won a three-match series. However, under new Test captain Shubman Gill, India appears to have bounced back, drawing a series in England and winning 2-0 against the West Indies at home.

South Africa, fresh from a 1-1 series draw in Pakistan, will look to its spin bowlers to make an impact in Indian conditions. Captain Temba Bavuma will rely on his batsmen to stand strong against India’s seasoned spin attack.

IND vs SA Test Head-to-Head (Overall)

• Matches played: 44
• India won: 16
• South Africa won: 18
• Draw: 10
• Last result: India won by 7 wickets (Cape Town, 2024)
• Last 5 results: IND won – 2; SA won – 3

IND vs SA Test Head-to-Head (in India)

• Matches played: 19
• India won: 11
• South Africa won: 5
• Draw: 3
• Last result: India won by an innings & 202 runs (Ranchi, 2019)
• Last 5 results: IND won – 5; SA won – 0

Highest and Lowest Team Totals in IND vs SA Tests

• India highest score: 643/6d – Eden Gardens, 2010
• India lowest score: 66 all out – Durban, 1996
• South Africa highest score: 620/4d – Centurion, 2010
• South Africa lowest score: 55 all out – Cape Town, 2024

Top Batting and Bowling Performances in IND vs SA Tests

• Virender Sehwag (India) – 319, Chennai, 2008
• Shardul Thakur (India) – 7/61, Johannesburg, 2022
• Hashim Amla (South Africa) – 253*, Nagpur, 2010
• Lance Klusener (South Africa) – 8/64, Eden Gardens, 1996

Published on November 12, 2025