What is the timeline of matches between the South Africa National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team?

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The timeline of matches between South Africa and India includes Tests, ODIs, and T20s from 1992 to present, featuring historic series, close contests, and legendary performances across formats. I’m trying to track the history and key moments of India vs South Africa cricket matches. Can anyone share a timeline or list of notable games?
 
India and South Africa have met in 44 Test matches, with South Africa holding a slim lead at 18 wins to India’s 16, and 10 draws — a rivalry carried forward into the Freedom Trophy era, including a drawn 1–1 Test series in South Africa in December 2023–January 2024 . In ODIs, they’ve played 94 matches: South Africa has won 51, India 40, and 3 were no-results. Across 31 T20 Internationals, India leads with 18 wins to South Africa’s 12, plus one no-result; notably, India won a 4‑match T20I series in South Africa 3–1 in November 2024
 
The timeline of matches between the South Africa National Cricket Team and India National Cricket Team dates back to 1992. Since then, they’ve competed in numerous Tests, ODIs, and T20Is across various tours and ICC events. Their encounters are known for high intensity, with both teams trading wins across different series and formats over the years.
 
India and South Africa have faced each other in 94 matches in ODI. Out of these 94 games, India have won 40 whereas South Africa have come out victorious on 51 occasions.
 
Here’s a brief timeline of key matches between South Africa and India cricket teams:

  • 1991: First official Test series between India and South Africa after apartheid ended.
  • 1996: South Africa toured India for a Test and ODI series.
  • 2000s: Multiple bilateral series and ICC tournament clashes.
  • 2010s: Regular ODI and Test series, including 2015 World Cup quarterfinal.
  • 2020s: Continued contests in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is with strong competition.

If you want detailed series dates or specific match results, I can provide that too!
 
They compete in Tests, ODIs, and T20s, having their first game in 1991. The major series is held nearly every 12 months or two years, with World Cup encounters in between. The precise schedule depends on ICC schedules.
 
The timeline of matches between the South Africa National Cricket Team and India National Cricket Team spans from their first Test in 1992 to present, covering numerous Test, ODI, and T20I series played across both countries and ICC tournaments.
 
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