After defeating South Africa in the 3-match ODI and T20I series, the India cricket team will face the Proteas in the 2-match IND vs SA Test series. The Boxing Day Test will start on December 26, with Rohit Sharma and Temba Bavuma leading their respective sides. Ahead of the match at the SuperSport Park, take a look at India and South Africa’s record on the ground.
India & South Africa Test record at SuperSport Park
| Matches | India | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 3 | 28 |
| Won | 1 | 22 |
| Lost | 2 | 3 |
| Drawn | 0 | 3 |
The India cricket team has played 3 matches in Centurion and has a 1-2 win/loss record. In comparison, the hosts have a 22-3 win/loss record, having lost their last match here in 2021.
SuperSports Park Test stats & records
Over a 28-year period (1995–2023), 28 Tests have been held at SuperSport Park in Centurion. The average first-inning score here is 330.
Despite 330 being a sizeable total, the side batting second has won 12 matches here. The team that wins does not have an advantage here, with a 13-12 win/loss record.
The highest score posted here is 621/10 by South Africa in 2020 against Sri Lanka. Conversely, the lowest total posted here is 101/10 by England in 2016 against South Africa.
The best individual batting score made here is 208 runs by Hashim Amla in 2014. Similarly, the best bowling figures recorded here are 39.4-8-144-13 by Kagiso Rabada in 2016.
The highest successful run chase here is 249 by England against South Africa in 2000. However, this Test match is remembered for the fact that the 2nd and 3rd innings were forfeited due to rain by the teams, so a result is possible.
