Delhi: Test matches between India and South Africa have always been full of thrill. The two teams met for the first time in Test cricket in 1992–93, when South Africa made a comeback to international cricket. Since then, both the countries have played a total of 16 bilateral Test series.

South Africa has the upper hand

In these 16 series, South Africa has so far won eight series, while India has won only four times. Four series ended in draws. These figures show that South Africa has consistently dominated India in the history of Test cricket, especially in its home conditions.

Team India’s glory on Indian soil

However, when the competition takes place on Indian soil, the picture changes completely. India has won four out of seven Test series played against South Africa at home, two series were drawn and South Africa has won only once. Indian spinners have troubled the African batsmen a lot in these matches. India defeated South Africa in 1996, 2004, 2015 and 2019.

South Africa got its only win in India 25 years ago

South Africa has won the Test series in India only once so far. He achieved this achievement in 1999-2000, when the African team, under the captaincy of Hansie Cronje, clean swept India 2-0 in the two-match series. Jacques Kallis and Shaun Pollock played important roles in that series.

India’s tough test on foreign soil

The fast and bouncy pitches of South Africa have always been a challenge for the Indian batsmen. India has played 9 Test series there so far, out of which South Africa has been the winner in 7, while two series ended in draw. India has not been able to win any Test series in South Africa so far, and it still remains an unfulfilled dream for Indian cricket.