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IND vs SA: India and South Africa will clash in the second match of the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 at Ahmedabad today, i.e., on 22nd February 2026. Let’s take a look at the India vs South Africa head-to-head record in T20Is, key players to watch out for in the clash of the previous World Cup champions and runners-up here.
India vs South Africa Head To Head in T20Is
India and South Africa have met 35 times on the pitch for T20 internationals. India enjoys the upper hand over South Africa, having won 21 of the 35 matches, while South Africa has won 13. One match produced no result. Today’s match will be the 36th encounter between the two teams.
Let us look at India's head-to-head record against South Africa in T20 Internationals.
Total Matches Played: 35
India Won: 21
South Africa Won: 13
No Result: 1
| Matches Played | IND | SA | No Result |
| 35 | 21 | 13 | 1 |
T20 World Cup Winners List (2007-2026)
IND VS SA: Head To Head in T20 World Cups
Let’s take a look at IND vs SA head-to-head records in T20 World Cups.
| Matches Played | IND | SA | No Result |
| 7 | 5 | 2 | - |
Source: ESPNCricinfo
Highest Team Scores in T20 World Cup (2007 - 2026)
India vs South Africa in T20: Most Runs
David Miller has the most runs among the players of the two teams in T20 matches. He has scored 563 runs in 28 matches. Take a look at the top 3 players with the most runs in India vs South Africa T20Is below.
| Player Name | Matches | Runs |
| David Miller(SA) | 28 | 563 |
| Quinton De Kock (SA) | 15 | 507 |
| Tilak Varma (IND) | 10 | 496 |
Source: ESPNCricinfo
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India vs South Africa in T20: Most Wickets
Arshdeep Singh has taken the most wickets in India vs South Africa T20Is. He has 23 wickets to his kitty in 14 matches. Let’s take a look at the top 3 players with the most wickets in India vs South Africa T20 matches.
| Player Name | Matches | Wickets |
| Arshdeep Singh(IND) | 14 | 23 |
| Varun Chakravarty (IND) | 8 | 22 |
| Lungi Ngidi (SA) | 9 | 16 |
Source: ESPNCricinfo
India vs South Africa in T20: Important Stats
India scored 283/1 on 15th November 2024 in Johannesburg, which is the highest total between the two teams in T20 international matches.
South Africa’s highest T20 total against India is 227/3, set in Indore on 4th October 2022.
List of Centuries in T20 World Cup (2007-2026)
India vs South Africa in T20 World Cup: Important Stats
Highest Total: 186/5 by India in Gros Islet, May 2, 2010
Lowest Total: 116/9 by South Africa in Durban, September 20, 2007
Most Runs: 170 runs by Suresh Raina in 4 matches
Most Wickets: 5 wickets by RP Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin
Fastest 50 in T20 World Cup (2007-2026)
IND vs SA: Key Players To Watch Out For
The following are the key players to watch out for in the India vs South Africa Super 8 clash today.
Arshdeep Singh: Statistically, Arshdeep Singh has the most wickets against South Africa in T20 Internationals, with 23 scalps in 14 matches.
Varun Chakravarty: He has been India’s star performer in India vs South Africa T20s with crucial strikes in the middle overs. He has taken 22 wickets in 8 matches. Also, he is India's leading wicket-taker in the T20 World Cup with 9 wickets.
Ishan Kishan: Ishan Kishan has been in tremendous form this World Cup, and he will be looking to continue his rich form.
Lungi Ngidi: Lungi Ngidi has been the pick of the bowlers for South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026 with 8 scalps in 3 matches. He also has a good record against India.
Aiden Markram: Aiden Markram has been in good form with the bat, scoring 178 runs in 4 matches at a strike rate of 187.36. He will be the one to look out for.
List of Players With Most Runs in T20I
To conclude India vs South Africa encounter in the Super 8 stage is going to be a crucial encounter as both teams are favourites to win the T20 World Cup 2026.
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