IND vs SA Head to Head Records ahead of 1st T20I – South Africa tour of India 2025

India vs South Africa in Cuttack on Tuesday for the first T20I of the five match series. Both teams come in with different goals. India want to keep their good run in this format. South Africa want a clean reset after a tough loss to Pakistan.

India hold a clear edge in the overall rivalry. The two sides have played 31 T20Is and India have won 18 of them. South Africa have won 12, while one game ended with no result.

IND vs SA Head-to-Head Records 1st T20I, South Africa Tour of India 2025:

Stats	Matches	IND Won	SA Won	No Result
Overall	31	18	12	1
At Barabati Stadium	2	0	2	0
In the last 5 matches	5	4	1	0

The recent results also favour India. India have won four of the last five meetings. These include wins by 135 runs, 11 runs, 61 runs and 7 runs. South Africa’s only win in this stretch came by three wickets.

Barabati Stadium has been a tricky venue for India in this format. Both past T20Is between these sides at this ground went to South Africa. This match will be the third IND vs SA T20I here. A high scoring game is expected because the surface has played true in recent domestic matches.

India will try to carry their strong form into this match and finally get a win at this venue. Players have spoken about wanting to build early momentum in this series. They believe a bright start in Cuttack can set the tone for the month.

South Africa are looking to bounce back after losing their last T20I series to Pakistan. They also see this as a chance to close the head to head gap. Team officials said the group is eager for a fresh start on Indian soil and to put pressure back on the hosts.

Both sides know that the first match often shapes a long series. India want to turn overall dominance into points on the board. South Africa want to prove they can push India even in tough away conditions.