SA vs IND Stats Guide for Test Series – Batting, Bowling, Team Records, Players Stats, Dream11 Prediction Tips
Published on: Dec 16, 2021 4:16 pm IST|Updated on: Dec 16, 2021 4:18 pm IST
SA vs IND Stats: South Africa will host India for a three-match grueling Test series, which starts from December 26. The Proteas have not kickstarted their WTC 2021-23 campaign so far, and their first assignment will be against the number one ranked side in Test cricket, India. For India, it will be a huge opportunity to claim their maiden Test series victory in South Africa.
India vs South Africa Test Series
India have already played two series as part of their WTC 2021-23 schedule. Although, the final 5th Test against England is yet to be played, India have established a 2-1 lead, which means that they will atleast avoid a series defeat in England for the first time since 2007. India defeated New Zealand in a two-match Test series at home, winning the second Test and clinching the series, 1-0.
South Africa and India started their Test rivalry in 1991/92 season, where India toured the Proteas for a four-match series. The hosts managed to win the series by the narrowest of margins, winning 1-0. In this particular battle, the side hosting the series has more or less emerged victorious. The only time the hosts lost a series was way back in 1999-2000 where South Africa defeated India on their home soil by a score-line of 2-0 in the two match Test series.
SA vs IND in Test Cricket
The two teams have played 39 Test matches against each other, with the score being pretty even. South Africa have managed to win 15 Tests, whereas, India have managed to win 14 Test matches. 10 of those fixtures have resulted in draws.
South Africa vs India Record
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | Draw | Win Percentage |
| SA | 39 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 38.46 |
| IND | 39 | 14 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 35.89 |
SA vs IND in South Africa
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | Draw | Win Percentage |
| SA | 20 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 50 |
| IND | 20 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 15 |
SA vs IND in India
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Win Percentage |
| SA | 19 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 26.31 |
| IND | 19 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 57.89 |
SA vs IND at Neutral Venues
South Africa and India haven’t played any Test against each other at neutral venues yet.
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SA and IND Test Match Results Since January 2016
South Africa in Test Cricket Since January 2016
South Africa have pretty ruthless when it comes to winning Test series on their home soil. However, in the last five years, they have lost three home series, two against England and one against Sri Lanka. The Proteas were defeated 3-1 by England on both occasions. South Africa have secured the double over Australia in the last five years, defeating them both at home and away. Their last Test series was an away visit to West Indies, where South Africa managed to win the two-match Test series by a score-line of 2-0. The Proteas have managed six clean sweeps in the past five years.
| Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | Draw | Win Percentage |
| 45 | 24 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 53.33 |
India in Test Cricket Since January 2016
India, ranked number one side in Test cricket have been unbeaten on their home soil. The major improvement in this Indian Test side is that under the leadership of Virat Kohli, they have went on to win series in SENA countries. They have pulled off two Test series victories in Australia in the last three years, and are just a match away from winning a Test series in England. India also reached the WTC 2019-2021 final, losing to New Zealand in the finals.
| Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | Draw | Win Percentage |
| 62 | 38 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 61.29 |
SA vs IND Last 5 Test Matches
Labelled as the Freedom Trophy, the last five Tests between the two sides have been largely dominated by India. South Africa were whitewashed on their last visit to India in 2019. On their last tour to the Proteas in 2017/18, India lost the 3 match Test series, 2-1, but produced a splendid comeback to win the last Test.
South Africa won – 1
India won – 4
South Africa Batting Stats vs India in Test
South Africa have a pretty inexperienced batting lineup, as they field several new names in the Test series against India. Dean Elgar, captain of South Africa will play a key role, as he has the best record amongst the batters against India. Aiden Markram will look to carry forward his limited overs form into the longest format of the game.
South Africa Batsmen vs India in Tests
| Player | Innings | Runs | Avg | HS | 100 | 50 |
| Dean Elgar | 19 | 576 | 33.88 | 160 | 1 | 2 |
| Aiden Markram | 10 | 184 | 18.40 | 94 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinton de Kock | 12 | 227 | 18.91 | 111 | 1 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 8 | 177 | 22.12 | 72 | 0 | 1 |
| Temba Bavuma | 8 | 152 | 19.00 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa Bowling Stats vs India in Test
One area where South Africa are one of the finest teams in world cricket is their pace bowling department. Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi form a lethal pace bowling troika. Duanne Olivier could also be considered for selection, after returning to the squad. Keshav Maharaj will be the lead spinner for the hosts.
South Africa Bowlers vs India in Tests
| Player | Innings | Wickets | Avg | Best Bowling | 5w | 10w |
| Kagiso Rabada | 15 | 24 | 29.16 | 3/34 | 0 | 0 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 5 | 9 | 26.44 | 6/39 | 1 | 0 |
| Anrich Nortje | 2 | 1 | 179 | 1/79 | 0 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 7 | 7 | 91.28 | 3/189 | 0 | 0 |
India Batting Stats vs South Africa in Test
The likes of Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane have stellar records against South Africa. Both average above 50 against the Proteas, and with Rohit Sharma ruled out of the Test series, the duo will have to step up big time. Mayank Agarwal scored a double hundred when South Africa toured India in 2019.
India Batsmen vs South Africa in Tests
| Player | Innings | Runs | Avg | HS | 100 | 50 |
| Mayank Agarwal | 4 | 340 | 85 | 215 | 2 | 0 |
| Cheteshwar Pujara | 23 | 758 | 32.95 | 153 | 1 | 5 |
| Virat Kohli | 20 | 1075 | 59.72 | 254* | 3 | 3 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 16 | 748 | 57.53 | 127 | 3 | 3 |
| KL Rahul | 4 | 30 | 7.50 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Ashwin | 13 | 224 | 22.40 | 56 | 0 | 1 |
India Bowling Stats vs South Africa in Tests
India’s bowling attack is one of the most feared lineups in world cricket. The likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami have been lethal in the past years. The emergence of Mohammed Siraj has just strengthened the bowling unit. R Ashwin continues to mesmerize the fans with their spin bowling.
India Bowlers Stats vs South Africa in Tests
| Player | Innings | Wickets | Avg | Best Bowling | 5w | 10w |
| R Ashwin | 19 | 53 | 19.75 | 7/66 | 5 | 1 |
| Ishant Sharma | 27 | 31 | 43.51 | 4/79 | 0 | 0 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 6 | 14 | 25.21 | 6/27 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohammed Shami | 16 | 34 | 20.91 | 5/28 | 2 | 0 |
| Umesh Yadav | 8 | 16 | 12.12 | 3/9 | 0 | 0 |
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