Kolkata: In a highly anticipated matchup at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India and South Africa, both table toppers, are set to clash in the exhilarating ICC World Cup 2023 today, Sunday, November 5. India currently holds a two-point lead over South Africa in the marquee event, having remained undefeated so far.
Let's delve into the comprehensive head-to-head statistics for India vs. South Africa.
IND vs SA Head to Head in ODI:- The ODI rivalry between India and South Africa has been characterized by close and intense encounters. South Africa currently leads the head-to-head records. The two cricketing giants have squared off in 90 ODI matches over their 42-year history. South Africa has emerged victorious in 50 of these matches, while India has claimed victory in 37, with three matches ending without a result.
Even on home turf, India has not been able to surpass South Africa's dominance. In 42 ODI encounters on Indian soil, India has won 17 matches, whereas South Africa has won 25. The Proteas also hold a lead in away matches with 14 victories, while India has managed 10. Neutral venues have seen the two teams clash 21 times, with South Africa leading with 11 wins.
In the ODI World Cup, India and South Africa have crossed paths five times. South Africa holds the upper hand in this department as well, winning three out of the five matches, while India has emerged victorious in two.
The Proteas secured victories in the first three encounters in 1992, 1999, and 2011, but the Men in Blue made a strong comeback in 2015 and 2019.
IND vs SA Records in World Cup 2023:- In the ongoing World Cup 2023, Quinton de Kock stands as the leading batsman with 545 runs in seven matches, closely followed by Virat Kohli in third place with 442 runs. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma holds the fifth position with 402 runs. South Africa's Aiden Markram and Hendrik Erasmus van der Dussen also feature in the top ten.
In the bowling department, South Africa's Marco Jensen has taken 16 wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah from India is not far behind with 15 wickets. Gerald Coetzee has also been effective, claiming 14 wickets in the tournament.
Matches between India and South Africa have often been high-scoring affairs, with South Africa posting a remarkable 438 runs against India in 2015. Even the lowest score in their encounters was 216 runs, achieved by Australia in 2003.
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