India vs South Africa Head-To-Head Record: Check IND vs SA Major Stats In Test History, Most Runs, Most Wickets And More

India vs South Africa Head-To-Head Test Record: India will return to action in Test cricket as they are set to host South Africa for a two-match series, starting from November 14. The first Test of the series is scheduled to be played from November 14 to 19 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Shubman Gill will be leading the Indian team, whereas Temba Bavuma is all set for his return and will continue to captain South Africa. The Proteas are going through a remarkable form and have developed an undefeated streak over the past few Test series. Their last series defeat in Test cricket came against New Zealand, losing 2-0 against the Blackcaps.

The WTC 2025 champions, South Africa, will be heading into the first match against India on the back of a 1-1 draw result in the away series against Pakistan.

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South Africa's last Test outing in India turned out to be a disappointing one as they suffered a 3-0 whitewash defeat in 2019/20 under the captaincy of Faf du Plessis.

On the other hand, India have witnessed the start of a new era in Test cricket under new skipper Shubman Gill. In their first series of the new WTC 2025-27 cycle, India produced an impressive effort to play out a 2-2 draw in the five-match away series against England. They recently thrashed the West Indies 2-0 at home, Gill's first Test series victory as skipper.

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As the upcoming two-match Test series between India and South Africa is all set to have some big names in action, let's take a look at some major stats from their previous meetings in the longest format of the game.

India vs South Africa Head-To-Head Record In Test Cricket

Matches: 44

India Won: 16

South Africa Won: 18

Tied/Draw/NR: 10

Most Runs in India vs South Africa Tests

Sachin Tendulkar (IND): 1741 runs in 25 matches, Avg - 42.46, 50s/100s - 5/7

Jacques Kallis (SA): 1734 runs in 18 matches, Avg - 69.36, 50s/100s - 5/7

Hashim Amla (SA): 1528 runs in 21 matches, Avg - 43.65, 50s/100s - 7/5

Virat Kohli (IND): 1408 runs in 16 matches, Avg - 54.15, 50s/100s - 5/3

AB de Villiers (SA): 1334 runs in 20 matches, Avg - 39.23, 50s/100 - 6/3

Most Wickets in India vs South Africa Tests

Anil Kumble (IND): 84 wickets in 21 matches

Dale Steyn (SA): 65 wickets in 14 matches

Javagal Srinath (IND): 64 wickets in 13 matches

Harbhajan Singh (IND): 60 wickets in 11 matches

Morne Morkel (SA): 58 wickets in 17 matches

Highest Individual Scores in India vs South Africa Tests

Virender Sehwag (IND): 319 runs in 304 balls; 4s - 42, 6s - 5

Virat Kohli (IND): 254* runs in 336 balls; 4s - 33, 6s - 2

Hashim Amla (SA): 253* runs in 473 balls; 4s - 22

Ab de Villiers (SA): 217* runs in 333 balls; 42 - 17, 6s - 2

Mayank Agarwal (IND): 215 runs in 371 balls; 4s - 23, 6s - 6