After their momentous final face-off in the ICC T20 World Cup in 2024, defending champions India and runners-up South Africa are set to lock horns at the Narendra Modi stadium at Ahmedabad on February 22.
Both India and South Africa are placed in Group 1 of the second group stage in ICC T20 World Cup 2026, after finishing at the top in their respective groups. Fans are expecting a high-volume clash on Sunday at the Narendra Modi stadium.
India defeated USA, Pakistan, Namibia and Netherlands to reach the next stage in the tournament. On the other hand, South Africa overcame Afghanistan, New Zealand, Canada and UAE to confirm their place in the Super-8 stage.
In T20 internationals, India and South Africa have faced each other 31 times and India holds an edge with 18 wins. While the Proteas have won only 12 times. With a victorious run so far, both the sides will aim to win this match to further their chances in the tournament.
IND vs SA Head to Head in T20Is
India and South Africa have played 31 T20Is, the two sides played a 5-match T20I series in India in December 2025.
| Matches played | India won | South Africa won | No result |
| 31 | 18 | 12 | 1 |
IND vs SA: T20I stats
- Most runs: David Miller (SA)
- Most wickets: Arshdeep Singh (IND)
- Highest individual score: TIlak Varma (IND)
- Best bowling figure: Kuldeep Yadav (IND)
India vs South Africa Head to Head in T20 World Cup
In T20 World Cup history India and South Africa have clashed 7 times, the latest one being the T20 World Cup 2024 final where India emerged victorious. This time with a renewed form, the Proteas will aim to script history. The last time South Africa won against India in T20 World Cup was back in 2022.
| Matches played | India won | South Africa won | No Result |
| 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
India National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Timeline: T20 World Cup
South Africa has managed to win only twice against India in T20 World Cup history, the first came in 2009 and the latest win came in the 2022 edition. Aiden Markram-led South Africa will aim to win their third match against India in the tournament history.
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result |
| 2007 | ICC World Twenty20 | Johannesburg | India won by 37 runs |
| 2009 | ICC World Twenty20 | Nottingham | SA won by 12 runs |
| 2010 | ICC World Twenty20 | Gros Islet | India won by 14 runs |
| 2012 | ICC World Twenty20 | Colombo | India won by 1 run |
| 2014 | ICC World Twenty20 | Mirpur | India won by 6 wickets |
| 2022 | T20 World Cup | Perth | SA won by 5 wickets |
| 2024 | T20 World Cup final | Barbados | India won by 7 runs |
IND vs SA Head to Head in ODIs
The rivalry between India and South Africa has been more intense in the one-day internationals. Out of 94 matches played between them, South Africa holds an upper hand with 51 wins, while the Men-in-Blue are much behind with just 40 wins.
| Matches played | India won | South Africa won | No result |
| 94 | 40 | 51 | 3 |
IND vs SA Head to Head in Tests
There is a neck-to-neck competition between India and South Africa in the Test format, as South Africa has won 18 test matches against India, while India is just a step away with 16 wins.
| Matches played | India won | South Africa won | Match drawn |
| 44 | 16 | 18 | 10 |
