India vs South Africa, T20 World Cup Head-to-Head Record
The 2024 T20 World Cup final is set to be a thrilling encounter between India and South Africa at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on Saturday. As these two cricketing powerhouses prepare to face off, let’s take a look at their head-to-head record and key statistics from their past encounters in T20 World Cups.
India and South Africa have met six times in T20 World Cup history, with India holding a slight edge. Here’s a breakdown of their record:
| Statistic | Number |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 6 |
| India won | 4 |
| South Africa won | 2 |
The last time these two teams met in a T20 World Cup match, South Africa emerged victorious, winning by five wickets in Perth in 2022. However, in their only knockout stage encounter—the 2014 semifinal—India secured a comfortable six-wicket victory.
Here’s a chronological list of all India vs South Africa matches in T20 World Cups:
| Year | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Durban | India won by 37 runs |
| 2010 | Gros Islet | India won by 14 runs |
| 2012 | Nottingham | South Africa won by 12 runs |
| 2012 | Colombo | India won by one run |
| 2014 | Mirpur | India won by six wickets |
| 2022 | Perth | South Africa won by five wickets |
| Batter | Team | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suresh Raina | IND | 4 | 170 | 42.50 | 151.78 | 101 |
| Rohit Sharma | IND | 5 | 143 | 35.75 | 117.21 | 50* |
| Faf du Plessis | SA | 2 | 123 | 61.50 | 155.69 | 65 |
| Bowler | Team | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Average | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RP Singh | IND | 2 | 5 | 5.66 | 6.80 | 4/13 |
| R. Ashwin | IND | 3 | 5 | 7.66 | 18.40 | 3/22 |
| Lungi Ngidi | SA | 1 | 4 | 7.25 | 7.25 | 4/29 |
As both teams gear up for this crucial final, they’ll be looking to their star players to make an impact. India’s batsmen, particularly Rohit Sharma, will be key to setting or chasing a competitive total. For South Africa, the bowling prowess of players like Lungi Ngidi could prove decisive.
With their rich history of encounters and the ultimate prize at stake, the 2024 T20 World Cup final promises to be an exciting clash between two of cricket’s giants.
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