India vs South Africa, T20 World Cup Head-to-Head Record

India vs South Africa: T20 World Cup 2024 Final Preview

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.

Head-to-Head Record

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.

Past Encounters

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

Key Performers

Top Run-Scorers

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

Top Wicket-Takers

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.