A Twenty20 International (T20I) is a form of cricket, played between two of the international members of the International Cricket Council (ICC), in which each team faces a maximum of twenty overs. The matches have top-class status and are the highest T20 standard. The game is played under the rules of Twenty20 cricket.
This article delves into the Twenty20 International records between India and South Africa, highlighting key statistics and memorable moments.
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Head-to-Head Record
India is leading in head-to-head records, stats against South Africa, having won six of the eight Twenty20 matches played between the two countries. Out of eight matches, India won six games and lost two matches.
Both the teams have met each other eight times in T20Is and India has a better win percentage.
Overall T20 Encounters
The 27 T20 encounters between the two sides have been nearly even, with India winning 15 games - including the World Cup final - and South Africa 11. One game ended in a “no result” due to a washout.
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Both teams won a game apiece when the Proteas last hosted India in a bilateral T20 series in December.
Last time when these two teams played a T20I was at Dhaka on April 4, 2014. It was the ICC World Twenty20 second semifinal.
Team Statistics
India has played 55 Twenty20 internationals. They have won 31 games, lost 22, one ended in a tie, while one produced no result.
Highest and Lowest Totals
India's highest team total is 189 for 5 at Gros Islet on May 2, 2010 and the lowest total is 116 for 9 at Nottingham on September 20, 2007.
A T20I match is won when one side has scored more runs than the runs scored by the opposing side during their innings. If both sides have completed both their allocated innings and the side that fielded last has the higher aggregate of runs, it is known as a win by runs. This indicates the number of runs that they had scored more than the opposing side.
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Individual Records
Suresh Raina is the only Indian to have scored a ton in T20Is. Suresh Raina during the ICC World Twenty20 2010 league match smashed 101 runs off 85 balls against South Africa.
Suresh Raina has an aggregate of 214 runs, the most runs by an Indian batsman against South Africa.
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A bowler takes the wicket of a batsman when the form of dismissal is bowled, caught, leg before wicket, stumped or hit wicket.
In cricket, a hat-trick occurs when a bowler takes three wickets with consecutive deliveries. The deliveries may be interrupted by an over bowled by another bowler from the other end of the pitch or the other team's innings, but must be three consecutive deliveries by the individual bowler in the same match.
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In cricket, two batsmen are always present at the crease batting together in a partnership. A wicket partnership describes the number of runs scored before each wicket falls. The first wicket partnership is between the opening batsmen and continues until the first wicket falls. The second wicket partnership then commences between the not out batsman and the number three batsman. This partnership continues until the second wicket falls. The third wicket partnership then commences between the not out batsman and the new batsman. This continues down to the tenth wicket partnership.
Form Guide
Form guide: South Africa
The hosts’ fortunes in the T20 format have taken a hit since the June 29 final loss in Barbados, as they have won only one of their five T20 international matches.
Last five results: L W L L L
Form guide: India
The world champions are on a 10-game winning streak in the T20 format, with a shock loss away to Zimbabwe in July being the only blot on their 23-match record in 2024.
Last five results: W W W W W
Table: Key Statistics
| Statistic | India | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Head-to-Head Wins | 6 | 2 |
| Total T20I Matches Played | 55 | N/A |
| Total T20 Wins | 31 | N/A |
| Highest Team Total | 189/5 | N/A |
| Leading Run Scorer (vs SA) | Suresh Raina (214) | N/A |
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