India and South Africa have a rich history of cricketing encounters across all formats. Their first official international series took place in India in 1991, marking South Africa’s return to international cricket after the apartheid era.
Overall Head-to-Head Records:
- Tests: Played 44, India won 16, South Africa won 18, Drawn 10.
- ODIs: Played 94, India won 40, South Africa won 51, No Result 3.
- T20Is: Played 38, India won 15, South Africa won 13, No Result 10.
India National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
India Scorecard
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |
| Rohit Sharma (c) | c Klaasen b Maharaj | 9 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 180 |
| Virat Kohli | c Rabada b Jansen | 76 | 59 | 87 | 6 | 2 | 128.81 |
| Rishabh Pant † | c †de Kock b Maharaj | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | c Klaasen b Rabada | 3 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Axar Patel | run out (†de Kock) | 47 | 31 | 38 | 1 | 4 | 151.61 |
| Shivam Dube | c Miller b Nortje | 27 | 16 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 168.75 |
| Hardik Pandya | not out | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 250 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | c Maharaj b Nortje | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Extras | (nb 1, w 6) | 7 | |||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 8.80) | 176/7 | |||||
| Did not bat: Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah |
| Fall of wickets: 1-23 (Rohit Sharma, 1.4 ov), 2-23 (Rishabh Pant, 1.6 ov), 3-34 (Suryakumar Yadav, 4.3 ov), 4-106 (Axar Patel, 13.3 ov), 5-163 (Virat Kohli, 18.5 ov), 6-174 (Shivam Dube, 19.4 ov), 7-176 (Ravindra Jadeja, 19.6 ov) |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
| Marco Jansen | 4 | 0 | 49 | 1 | 12.25 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 3 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 7.66 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Aiden Markram | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Anrich Nortje | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.66 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
South Africa Scorecard (T: 177 runs from 20 ovs)
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |
| Reeza Hendricks | b Bumrah | 4 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
| Quinton de Kock † | c Kuldeep Yadav b Arshdeep Singh | 39 | 31 | 54 | 4 | 1 | 125.8 |
| Aiden Markram (c) | c †Pant b Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
| Tristan Stubbs | b Patel | 31 | 21 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 147.61 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | c †Pant b Pandya | 52 | 27 | 33 | 2 | 5 | 192.59 |
| David Miller | c Yadav b Pandya | 21 | 17 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 123.52 |
| Marco Jansen | b Bumrah | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Keshav Maharaj | not out | 2 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Kagiso Rabada | c Yadav b Pandya | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Anrich Nortje | not out | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Extras | (b 1, lb 4, nb 1, w 3) | 9 |
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 8.45) | 169/8 |
| Did not bat: Tabraiz Shamsi |
| Fall of wickets: 1-7 (Reeza Hendricks, 1.3 ov), 2-12 (Aiden Markram, 2.3 ov), 3-70 (Tristan Stubbs, 8.5 ov), 4-106 (Quinton de Kock, 12.3 ov), 5-151 (Heinrich Klaasen, 16.1 ov), 6-156 (Marco Jansen, 17.4 ov), 7-161 (David Miller, 19.1 ov), 8-168 (Kagiso Rabada, 19.5 ov) • DRS |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 4.5 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 0 | 49 | 1 | 12.25 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 11.25 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Hardik Pandya | 3 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 6.66 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Match Flow
India innings
| Powerplay: Overs 0.1 – 6.0 (Mandatory – 45 runs, 3 wickets) |
| India: 50 runs in 7.1 overs (43 balls), Extras 0 |
| Drinks: India – 75/3 in 10.0 overs (V Kohli 36, AR Patel 26) |
| 4th Wicket: 50 runs in 42 balls (V Kohli 18, AR Patel 30, Ex 2) |
| India: 100 runs in 13.1 overs (79 balls), Extras 3 |
| V Kohli: 50 off 48 balls (4 x 4) |
| India: 150 runs in 17.6 overs (108 balls), Extras 5 |
| 5th Wicket: 50 runs in 31 balls (V Kohli 27, S Dube 22, Ex 2) |
| Innings Break: India – 176/7 in 20.0 overs (HH Pandya 5) |
South Africa innings
| Powerplay: Overs 0.1 – 6.0 (Mandatory – 42 runs, 2 wickets) |
| Over 2.5: Review by India (Bowling), Decision Challenged – Wicket, Umpire – RK Illingworth, Batter – Q de Kock (Struck down) |
| South Africa: 50 runs in 7.1 overs (43 balls), Extras 2 |
| 3rd Wicket: 50 runs in 33 balls (Q de Kock 26, T Stubbs 24, Ex 0) |
| Drinks: South Africa – 81/3 in 10.0 overs (Q de Kock 30, H Klaasen 8) |
| South Africa: 100 runs in 11.3 overs (70 balls), Extras 4 |
| South Africa: 150 runs in 15.2 overs (93 balls), Extras 6 |
| H Klaasen: 50 off 23 balls (2 x 4, 5 x 6) |
Match Details
Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
| Toss | India, elected to bat first |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup |
| Season | 2024 |
| Player Of The Match | Virat Kohli |
| Player Of The Series | Jasprit Bumrah |
| Series result | India won the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup |
| Match number | T20I no. 2729 |
| Match days | 29 June 2024 – day (20-over match) |
| Umpires | Chris GaffaneyDRS Richard IllingworthDRS |
| TV Umpire | Richard Kettleborough |
| Reserve Umpire | Rod Tucker |
| Match Referee | Richie Richardson |
Summary of India Vs South Africa T20 World Cup Final
India Clinches T20 World Cup Title in Thrilling Final
India defeated South Africa by 7 runs in a tense final at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados on June 29, 2024, securing their second T20 World Cup title. This victory ended India’s 13-year wait for an ICC trophy.
Kohli’s Masterclass and Pandya’s Heroics
Virat Kohli’s brilliant innings of 76 runs off 59 balls earned him the Player of the Match award. His experience and composure were crucial in anchoring the Indian innings. Hardik Pandya’s all-round performance, including a vital 3 wickets for 20 runs, played a key role in India’s victory. He defended 16 runs in the final over, ensuring India’s win.
Indian Innings
India won the toss and elected to bat first, posting a total of 176/7 in their 20 overs. Kohli was the top scorer, supported by Axar Patel (47) and Shivam Dube (27). South African bowlers Keshav Maharaj and Anrich Nortje took two wickets each.
South Africa’s Chase
South Africa’s chase began poorly, losing early wickets. Heinrich Klaasen’s aggressive 52 off 27 balls kept them in the game, but regular wickets hampered their progress. Despite a late surge, they fell short, finishing at 169/8.
Key Moments
- Virat Kohli’s 76 runs off 59 balls.
- Hardik Pandya’s 3/20 and his final over heroics.
- Jasprit Bumrah’s economical bowling and key wickets.
- Suryakumar Yadav’s relay catch in the last over.
Records and Milestones
- India scored the highest-ever total in a T20 World Cup final (176).
- India equaled West Indies and England with two T20 World Cup titles.
- Rohit Sharma became the first Indian to win the T20 World Cup twice.
- Arshdeep Singh equaled the record for most wickets in a single T20 World Cup edition (17).
Retirements
Following the victory, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja announced their retirement from T20Is.
Celebrations
The victory sparked celebrations across India and among Indian supporters worldwide.
