The battle for the top spot in the ODI World Cup 2023 will ensue when the top two sides of the tournament, India and South Africa, lock horns at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. One team is ahead in their overall ODI record, while their rivalry in the ODI World Cup is close and intense. Ahead of their clash, let’s take a detailed look at IND vs SA head to head in ODIs:
IND vs SA Head to Head in ODI
The head to head between the two sides is led by South Africa in ODI cricket. Both sides have played a total of 90 matches in their 42-year ODI cricket rivalry.
South Africa has a 50-37 win/loss record over India in these matches, with three matches ending in no result.
| Matches Played | 90 |
| Matches Won (India) | 50 |
| Matches Won (South Africa) | 37 |
| No Result | 3 |
| Tie | – |
| Win % (India) | 55.55% |
| Win % (South Africa) | 41.11 % |
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IND vs SA Head to Head in World Cup
The two sides have faced each other 5 times in the ODI World Cup. Similar to their overall ODI record, the Proteas lead the Men in Blue lead in the mega event by a whisker.
South Africa leads India 3-2 in the event. The first three encounters (1992, 1999, and 2011) between the sides were won by the Proteas but the Men in Blue have come roaring back, winning the next two (2015 and 2019).
| Matches Played | 5 |
| Matches Won (India) | 2 |
| Matches Won (South Africa) | 3 |
| No Result | – |
| Tie | – |
| Win % (India) | 40.00% |
| Win % (South Africa) | 60.00% |
IND vs SA Head to Head in India
The Men in Blue do not have a massive advantage over South Africa in their home conditions. The two sides have met each other 31 times in India in 50-over cricket.
India leads South Africa 17-14 in these matches.
| Matches Played | 31 |
| Matches Won (India) | 17 |
| Matches Won (South Africa) | 14 |
| No Result | – |
| Tie | – |
| Win % (India) | 54.83% |
| Win % (South Africa) | 45.17% |
