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India vs South Africa T20 WC Clash: Head-to-Head Record Favors Men in Blue

India begins its T20 World Cup Super 8s campaign against South Africa in a replay of the 2024 final. The Men in Blue hold a commanding historical advantage, having won 21 of the 35 T20Is played between the two nations. This dominance extends to the World Cup, where India has won five of their seven tournament meetings and remains unbeaten against South Africa in knockout matches. Both teams enter the match in strong form, having topped their respective groups in the first round.

Key Points: India vs South Africa T20 WC: Head-to-Head & Super 8s Preview

  • India leads head-to-head 21-13
  • Undefeated vs SA in T20 WC knockouts
  • Won last bilateral series 3-1
  • Both teams top their initial groups
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T20 WC: India vs South Africa head-to-head record and last five matches' performance

Preview India vs South Africa T20 World Cup Super 8s clash. See head-to-head stats, last 5 matches, squads, and why India holds a dominant record.

"South Africa are yet to beat India in a knockout match. - Report"

Ahmedabad, Feb 21

India will start their campaign of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s round against South Africa. The clash between the two finalists of the 2024 World Cup will happen at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

India and South Africa are placed in a tough Group A of the Super 8s with two-time champions West Indies and Zimbabwe. All four teams are coming to the contest after being table toppers of their respective groups in the first round.

This will be the 36th time India would face South Africa in the shortest format. Suryakumar Yadav's team have the upper hand when it comes to the overall record. In the 35 matches played between them, India have emerged victorious in 21 occasions while South Africa have won only 13 games. One match has no result.

India's dominance continues in the T20 World Cup also. Both teams have historically played seven matches in the multi-national tournament, in which the defending champions have won five matches, while the Proteas have been able to get only two wins.

South Africa are yet to beat India in a knockout match. Both teams have previously played in the 2014 semi-final and the historic 2024 World Cup final, but the two-time champions won in both matches.

India and South Africa recently met each other in a five-match T20I series played in December last year, where the men in blue beat the 2024 runners-up by 3-1, with one match getting washed out.

Head-to-head record between India and South Africa in T20Is

Total Matches Played: 35

India won: 21

South Africa won: 13

No Result: 1

Performance of both teams in their last 5 matches

India: W, W, W, W, W

South Africa: L, W, W, W, W

Squads:

India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson (wk), Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel.

South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting analysis. As a neutral fan, I think the key battle will be India's spinners vs South Africa's middle order. Markram and Miller will be crucial. India's recent 3-1 series win gives them a big psychological edge.
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Priyanka N
Honestly, I'm a bit worried about our batting. Over-reliance on Surya bhai? Abhishek Sharma is exciting but this is a World Cup. Hope Hardik Pandya finds his 2024 form. The record is great on paper, but Sunday is a new day! 🤞
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Aman W
Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium is a massive advantage! The crowd will be our 12th man. South Africa's record in knockouts is poor, and that mental block will be in their heads. Let's go, India! 💙
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David E
Respectful criticism: The article focuses only on past records. Cricket isn't played on spreadsheets. South Africa's pace attack of Rabada and Nortje on any given day can rip through any batting lineup. India should not read too much into the head-to-head.
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Kavya N
Five wins in a row! What a form we are in. The team looks balanced. Just want to see Rinku Singh get a proper chance. He finishes games so calmly. Feeling positive about this campaign. #MenInBlue

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