Few matches in the cricket world, where rivalries are respected, and conflicts celebrated, embody the spirit of competitiveness as profoundly as the cricket rivalry between India and South Africa. Despite being on different continents, these two cricketing dynasties have constantly produced thrilling matches that keep spectators on the edge of their seats.
1. KL Rahul's Controversial Statement Against South Africa In The Freedom Series 21-22
The last Test of the 2021–22 Freedom Series between India and South Africa was gearing up to be a historic decider. There came a point on Day 3 of the series decider in Cape Town when Indian players completely lost their composure, leading to some stunning words from them. Dean Elgar was declared not out in a contentious LBW decision in the 21st over of South Africa's innings, which led to Rahul's remark that "the whole country is against 11 guys" about the South African Board and Broadcasters. The statement drew a lot of controversial debate to the series.
2. Best Bowling Figures In India V/s South Africa In Tests
The second test between South Africa and India included Lance Klusener's most extraordinary bowling statistics against India. South Africa was able to keep India under 137 runs thanks to a superb bowling performance of Lance Klusener during India's second innings and went on to win the test match by 329 runs. In this outstanding Performance, Lance Klusener dismissed eight Indian batters in 21.3 overs for just 64 runs and an economy rate of 2.97.
3. Virat Kohli's Controversial Statement Against The Broadcasters During The Freedom Series 21-22
During the series decider test played in Cape Town, It appeared from Kohli's reaction that it had been building throughout the game and had been long overdue. If the hosts were using legal methods to shine the ball or if this was something the Indian management had spotted and was unhappy about raised various questions regarding the reference to shining the ball. After a few moments, Virat Kohli walks towards the stump mic and says, " Focus on your team when they shine the ball." The statement directs toward the Broadcaster.
4. AB de Villiers 119 Against India In The 5th ODI Of India V/s South Africa Series
During the fifth One-Day International (ODI) of the series between India and South Africa, AB de Villiers, probably the best batsman in the world across all formats, scored his signature hundred. AB just took 61 deliveries to score 119 runs. His magnificent innings, which included 11 enormous sixes and three boundaries, helped South Africa to a massive total of 438 runs with just four wickets lost. The force of his knock caused the whole Wankhede Stadium audience to turn around behind him, forgetting he was the opposing player.
5. Virat Kohli's Great Stint In The South African Series Of 2017-18
Virat Kohli amassed 588 runs at an incredible average of 186 in just six games during his famous run against South Africa. He earned three daddy hundreds, with a top score of 160. This incredible performance of batting brilliance showcased his complete mastery of the craft and solidified his status as a modern cricket icon. Kohli's relentless commitment to perfection was evident in his victories over South Africa, a formidable foe.
6. Hashim Amla's 253* Against India
Hashim Amla showed off his relentless batting talent with a stunning 253* against India in the first Test of South Africa's trip. Amla's innings, which included 22 boundaries and 473 balls faced with accuracy, left an imprint that cannot erase. His tenacious effort demonstrated his class and cemented his reputation as a genuine batting maestro in cricket history.
7. The Knock That Made Suresh Raina The First Indian To Score Centuries In Every Format
During the 2010 ICC T20 World Cup league stage, Every Indian fan would remember Suresh Raina's blistering 101-off-60-ball performance against South Africa. His spectacular innings, which featured nine boundaries and five massive sixes, cemented his status as a T20 juggernaut. In addition to giving India victory, Raina's performance made him the first Indian cricketer to score hundreds in every game format.
8. Virender Sehwag's Famous Triple Century
Virender Sehwag's remarkable performance of 319 runs from 304 balls during the first test of South Africa's tour of India in 2010 will go down in cricket history. His aggressive style, which included 42 boundaries and five sixes, captivated admirers worldwide. This exceptional inning demonstrated Sehwag's outstanding capacity to dominate any bowling attack. His record-breaking triple century is still evidence of his daring and brave batting approach.
9. MS Dhoni's Grand Gesture To Cramping Faf du Plessis
Everyone was chanting the captain of the World Cup-winning Indian cricket team, one of the most expensive cricketers in the world when he gave first aid to the South African batsman Faf Duplesis during a game. When Duplesis had a severe cramp in his legs, he was crushing Indian bowling and smashing sixes and fours all over the pitch. Even before the physiotherapist arrived, Dhoni was the first to console Faf and extend his legs.
10. India V/s South Africa Head-To-head Records Across Formats
The head-to-head statistics of India v/s South Africa show how competitive these two teams are. Between these two, it is challenging to identify a clear dominant team. They have played 32 tests, with South Africa winning 15-17. South Africa is also ahead 49-35 in the ODI series. It is 13-9 in India's favor in the T20Is.
