The South Africa National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard from the 2025-26 series tells a story of two very different cricket sides performing at their peak in very different formats. South Africa won the Test series 2-0 – their first series win in India since 2000 – while India won the ODI series 2-1 and the T20I series 3-1, asserting white-ball dominance. The series also produced record-breaking individual performances, most notably Virat Kohli’s 52nd ODI century and Simon Harmer’s 17-wicket Test haul at an average of 8.94.
This page compiles full match results, scorecard summaries, series statistics, awards, and records broken – compiled from official ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, and NDTV Sports match scorecards.
Complete Series Results: South Africa Tour of India 2025-26
The South Africa national cricket team vs India national cricket team match scorecard across all formats covers 10 completed matches and 1 abandoned fixture between November and December 2025, plus a critical T20 World Cup 2026 clash in February.
South Africa won the Freedom Trophy (Test series) 2-0. India won the ODI series 2-1 and the T20I series 3-1.
Match-by-Match Results Table
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| Date | Format | Venue | Winner | Margin | Player of the Match |
| Nov 14–16 | 1st Test | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | South Africa | 30 runs | Simon Harmer |
| Nov 22–26 | 2nd Test | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati | South Africa | 408 runs | Simon Harmer |
| Nov 30 | 1st ODI | JSCA Stadium, Ranchi | India | 17 runs | Virat Kohli |
| Dec 3 | 2nd ODI | SV Narayan Singh, Raipur | South Africa | 4 wickets | Matthew Breetzke |
| Dec 6 | 3rd ODI | ACA-VDCA, Visakhapatnam | India | 9 wickets | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
| Dec 9 | 1st T20I | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack | India | 101 runs | Hardik Pandya |
| Dec 11 | 2nd T20I | Mullanpur, New Chandigarh | South Africa | 51 runs | Quinton de Kock |
| Dec 14 | 3rd T20I | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | India | 7 wickets | – |
| Dec 17 | 4th T20I | Ekana, Lucknow | Abandoned | – | – |
| Dec 19 | 5th T20I | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | India | 30 runs | Hardik Pandya |
| Feb 22, 2026 | T20 WC Super 8 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | South Africa | 76 runs | Marco Jansen |
Source: ESPNcricinfo series results page, Cricbuzz
Series Awards: Players of the Series
Every format had a dominant performer. Simon Harmer, Virat Kohli, and Varun Chakaravarthy made this one of the richest individual-performance series between these two sides in decades.
| Format | Player of the Series | Team | Performance |
| Tests | Simon Harmer | South Africa | 17 wickets @ avg 8.94 |
| ODIs | Virat Kohli | India | 302 runs, 2 centuries |
| T20Is | Varun Chakaravarthy | India | 10 wickets @ avg 11.20, ER 7.46 |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, NDTV Sports
Test Series Scorecards: South Africa Win 2-0
South Africa’s 2-0 Test sweep was their first series win in India since 2000 – a 25-year wait that ended through Simon Harmer’s precision spin and Temba Bavuma’s composed leadership. India’s batting average of 16.39 across four innings was their second-lowest in any home Test series.
1st Test – Eden Gardens, Kolkata (November 14–16, 2025)
A three-day Test on a surface where none of the eight innings crossed 200 runs. South Africa’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss was the defining tactical call.
Toss: South Africa won, elected to field
| Innings | Team | Score | Key Performers |
| 1st | South Africa | 159 all out (55 overs) | Muthusamy 109 (206); Bumrah 5/27, Kuldeep 2/36 |
| 2nd | India | 189 all out (62.2 overs) | W. Sundar 31, KL Rahul 25; Harmer 4/30, Jansen 3/35 |
| 3rd | South Africa | 153 all out (54 overs) | Bavuma 55*; Jadeja 4/50, Bumrah 2/24 |
| 4th | India | 93 all out (35 overs) | Target: 124; Harmer 4/21, Maharaj 2/37 |
Result: South Africa won by 30 runs. Player of the Match: Simon Harmer
Fall of Wickets – India 2nd Innings (Chasing 124)
| Wicket | Batter | Score | Over |
| 1st | Jaiswal | 0 | 0.4 |
| 2nd | KL Rahul | 1 | 2.1 |
| 3rd | Jurel | 33 | 15.0 |
| 4th | Pant | 38 | 19.4 |
| 5th | Jadeja | 64 | 27.1 |
| 6th | W. Sundar | 72 | 30.2 |
| 8th | Axar | 93 | 34.5 |
Source: ESPNcricinfo full scorecard, 1st Test
Key Turning Point – 1st Test
Harmer’s first three overs in the final innings ended with India 2 down inside 3 overs. He extracted drift, bounce from rough, and sharp off-spin from the same length – a combination India’s top order had no answer for in either innings. Maharaj attacked from the other end with left-arm orthodox precision, and India’s tail produced 21 of the last 29 required – far too late.
2nd Test – Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati (November 22–26, 2025)
India’s biggest home Test defeat in runs. A 408-run margin on a used surface told the story of a batting unit that had lost its temperamental anchor after Kolkata.
Toss: South Africa won, elected to bat
| Innings | Team | Score | Key Stats |
| 1st | South Africa | 489 | Comprehensive first-innings dominance |
| 2nd | India | 201 | Only innings above 200 in the series |
| 3rd | South Africa | 260/5 dec | The declaration enforced the follow-on |
| 4th | India | 140 | Harmer 6/37, series-defining spell |
Result: South Africa won by 408 runs. Player of the Match: Simon Harmer
Source: ESPNcricinfo, India Today, NDTV Stats
Key Context – 2nd Test
Harmer’s 6/37 in Guwahati’s final innings is the best bowling figure by a visiting spinner in India in a decade. With a 548-run first-innings deficit to erase, India’s second innings was effectively a formality. Harmer now holds the record for most wickets by a South African bowler in Tests in India – 27 wickets, surpassing Dale Steyn’s 26.
ODI Series Scorecards: India Win 2-1
India’s batting depth and Virat Kohli’s return to form were the defining factors in a high-scoring three-match ODI series where totals of 270+ were chased in two of the three games.
1st ODI – JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi (November 30, 2025)
A record-breaking afternoon in Ranchi. Kohli’s masterclass dismantled South Africa’s bowling plans and rewrote ODI history.
| Innings | Score | Key Performers |
| India | 349/8 (50 overs) | Kohli 135 (120) – 52nd ODI century; Rohit 50+, KL Rahul 50+ |
| South Africa | 332/9 (50 overs) | Chased hard but fell 17 runs short |
Result: India won by 17 runs. Player of the Match: Virat Kohli
Source: ESPNcricinfo full scorecard, 1st ODI; Indian Express; Cricbuzz
2nd ODI – Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur (December 3, 2025)
South Africa’s response was emphatic – Matthew Breetzke’s 164 was the highest individual score of the entire ODI series and powered the Proteas to a 4-wicket victory.
| Innings | Score | Key Performer |
| India | Competitive total | – |
| South Africa | Chase completed – 4 wickets | Breetzke 164 |
Result: South Africa won by 4 wickets. Player of the Match: Matthew Breetzke
Source: ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz
3rd ODI – ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam (December 6, 2025)
India’s most dominant performance of the ODI series. Jaiswal’s 116 and Kohli’s 65 made the chase look routine – and sealed the series.
| Innings | Score | Key Performers |
| South Africa | 270 all out (49.1 overs) | – |
| India | 271/1 (39.5 overs) | Jaiswal 116 (121), Kohli 65 (45); won with 61 balls remaining |
Result: India won by 9 wickets. Player of the Match: Yashasvi Jaiswal
ODI Player of the Series: Virat Kohli (302 runs, 2 centuries)
Source: ESPNcricinfo live report; Al Jazeera match report
T20I Series Scorecards: India Win 3-1
India’s T20I dominance was built on two pillars – Hardik Pandya’s late-innings acceleration and Varun Chakaravarthy’s mystery spin, which South Africa’s batters never decoded across four matches.
1st T20I – Barabati Stadium, Cuttack (December 9, 2025)
| Innings | Score | Key Stats |
| India | 175/6 (20 overs) | Pandya’s key contribution |
| South Africa | 74 all out (12.3 overs) | Collapsed inside 13 overs |
Fall of Wickets (SA): 0–1 (0.2) → 16–2 (5.1) → 40–3 (6.1) → 45–4 (7.2, Miller) → 50–5 (9.5) → 74 all out (12.3)
Result: India won by 101 runs. Player of the Match: Hardik Pandya
Source: Wisden, Cricbuzz
2nd T20I – IS Bindra Stadium, New Chandigarh (December 11, 2025)
Quinton de Kock’s 90 off 46 balls was one of the great T20I cameos of 2025. His powerplay assault took South Africa beyond India’s reach before India had even started batting.
| Innings | Score | Key Performer |
| South Africa | 213/4 (20 overs) | de Kock 90 (46) |
| India | 162 all out (19.1 overs) | – |
Result: South Africa won by 51 runs. Player of the Match: Quinton de Kock
Source: ESPNcricinfo live report
3rd T20I – HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala (December 14, 2025)
Result: India won by 7 wickets (25 balls remaining).
India took a 2-1 lead in the series with a comprehensive chase performance at one of cricket’s most scenic venues.
4th T20I – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow (December 17, 2025): Abandoned due to weather
5th T20I – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (December 19, 2025)
A fitting series finale. Pandya’s 63 off 25 balls and Tilak Varma’s 73 off 42 gave India a total South Africa never threatened.
| Innings | Score | Key Performers |
| India | 231/5 (20 overs) | Pandya 63 (25), Tilak Varma 73 (42) |
| South Africa | 201/8 (20 overs) | de Kock 65 (35); Chakaravarthy 4/53 |
Result: India won by 30 runs. Player of the Match: Hardik Pandya
T20I Player of the Series: Varun Chakaravarthy – 10 wickets @ avg 11.20, ER 7.46 across 4 matches
Source: NDTV Sports, India Today, Cricbuzz
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights Scorecard
When the South Africa national cricket team vs India national cricket team match scorecard was written in Ahmedabad on February 22, 2026, South Africa delivered their most complete T20 win over India in years.
43rd Match | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | February 22, 2026
South Africa Innings: 187/7 (20 overs)
| Key Stat | Detail |
| Top scorer | Tristan Stubbs 44 |
| Powerplay | 41/3 in 6 overs |
| India’s best bowling | Bumrah 3/15, Arshdeep 2/28 |
India Innings: 111 all out (18.5 overs)
| Key Stat | Detail |
| Powerplay | 31/3 in 6 overs – fatal start |
| Top scorer | Shivam Dube 42 |
| SA’s best bowling | Jansen 4/22, Maharaj 3/24, Bosch 2/12 |
Result: South Africa won by 76 runs. Player of the Match: Marco Jansen
Why India Lost: India lost 3 wickets inside the powerplay chasing 188 – a total that required a platform, not a rebuild. Jansen’s 4/22 was the most impactful T20I bowling performance by a South African bowler against India, mixing seam movement with dipping length deliveries that India’s middle order – already at the crease in crisis mode – could not negotiate.
Source: ESPNcricinfo, ICC Cricket official match page, ESPN
Series Statistics: Complete Performance Hub
Test Series – Top Performers
| Category | Player | Team | Figure |
| Most wickets | Simon Harmer | SA | 17 wickets @ avg 8.94 |
| Best bowling in the series | Simon Harmer | SA | 6/37 (2nd Test, final innings) |
| Most wickets in India (SA, all-time) | Simon Harmer | SA | 27 career Test wickets in India |
| Highest individual score | Senuran Muthusamy | SA | 109 (206) |
| India batting average (series) | – | India | 16.39 – 2nd lowest in home series history |
Source: ESPNcricinfo stats; NDTV Sports stats page; India Today
ODI Series – Top Performers
| Category | Player | Team | Figure |
| Most runs | Virat Kohli | India | 302 runs |
| Highest score | Virat Kohli | India | 135 (120) – 1st ODI, Ranchi |
| Most wickets | Kuldeep Yadav | India | 9 wickets |
| Highest SA score | Matthew Breetzke | SA | 164 |
| Best batting SR (SA) | Matthew Breetzke | SA | 164 off 133 balls |
| Most home ODI centuries | Virat Kohli | India | 25 – first batter to achieve this |
Source: ESPNcricinfo; Indian Express; Cricbuzz
T20I Series – Top Performers
| Category | Player | Team | Figure |
| Most wickets | Varun Chakaravarthy | India | 10 wickets @ avg 11.20, ER 7.46 |
| Most runs | Tilak Varma | India | 187 |
| Highest score | Quinton de Kock | SA | 90 (46) |
| Best bowling – SA | Ottneil Baartman | SA | 4/24 |
| Best batting SR | Hardik Pandya | India | 186.84 |
| Best SA batting SR | Quinton de Kock | SA | 181.39 |
Source: ESPNcricinfo T20I series stats page; NDTV Sports
Records Broken During This Series
Several records fell during the South Africa national cricket team vs India national cricket team match scorecard across formats.
| Record | Player | Detail |
| Most ODI centuries in a single format (all-time) | Virat Kohli | 52nd ODI ton – broke Sachin Tendulkar’s 51 Test centuries |
| Most ODI centuries vs South Africa | Virat Kohli | 6 ODI tons vs SA – past Tendulkar & Warner (5 each) |
| 25th home ODI century | Virat Kohli | First batter ever to score 25 ODI centuries at home |
| 83rd international century | Virat Kohli | 30 Tests + 52 ODIs + 1 T20I |
| Most wickets by a SA bowler in Tests in India | Simon Harmer | 27 – past Dale Steyn’s 26 |
| Best bowling average in India (15+ wkts, all-time) | Simon Harmer | 8.94 average in the 2025 series |
| Most wickets for a SA spinner in the first 14 Tests | Simon Harmer | 69 wickets – past Hugh Tayfield’s 67 |
| India’s biggest home Test defeat in runs | – | 408-run loss at Guwahati |
Source: ESPNcricinfo; NDTV Sports; Indian Express; India TV News
Match Timeline
| Date | Key Event |
| Nov 14–16 | SA win 1st Test by 30 runs – Harmer 4/21 ends India’s 124-run chase |
| Nov 22–26 | SA win 2nd Test by 408 runs – India’s biggest home Test defeat in runs |
| Nov 30 | Kohli’s 52nd ODI century in Ranchi – record |
| Dec 6 | Jaiswal 116, India chase 271/1 in 39.5 overs – ODI series sealed |
| Dec 9 | SA bowled out for 74 – India win by 101 runs in 12.3 overs |
| Dec 19 | India win T20I series 3-1; Chakaravarthy named T20I Player of Series |
| Feb 22, 2026 | SA beat India by 76 runs in T20 World Cup Super 8 – Jansen 4/22 |
Head-to-Head After 2025-26 Series
| Format | Result 2025-26 | Historical Significance |
| Tests | SA 2-0 | First SA Test series win in India since 2000 |
| ODIs | India 2-1 | Kohli’s record-breaking series |
| T20Is | India 3-1 | Chakaravarthy’s 10 wickets were decisive |
| T20 World Cup 2026 | SA won (Super 8) | Jansen 4/22 – 76-run victory |
Data Methodology
All statistics in this article were cross-referenced against official ESPNcricinfo full scorecards, the ESPNcricinfo series stats page, Cricbuzz series results, and NDTV Sports bowling and batting tables for the South Africa tour of India 2025-26. Records were verified against ESPNcricinfo’s records database and confirmed by published match reports from the Indian Express, India Today, and NDTV Sports. No statistic appears in this article without at least one named source. If any figure is updated post-publication, the article will be corrected and the date updated above.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Who won the South Africa vs India Test series 2025?
South Africa won the 2-match Test series 2-0.
They beat India by 30 runs at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, and by 408 runs at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati - their first Test series win in India since 2000.
What was the 1st Test scorecard between India and South Africa?
South Africa scored 159 and 153. India scored 189 and 93. India fell 30 runs short chasing 124. Simon Harmer took 4/21 in the final innings; Jasprit Bumrah took 5/27 in SA's first innings.
Who was the Player of the Series in the Test series?
Simon Harmer. He took 17 wickets at an average of 8.94 - the best bowling average in a Test series in India for any bowler taking 15 or more wickets.
Who won the India vs South Africa ODI series 2025?
India won 2-1. India won the 1st ODI by 17 runs and the 3rd ODI by 9 wickets. South Africa won the 2nd ODI by 4 wickets.
What record did Virat Kohli break in the 2025 ODI series vs South Africa?
Kohli scored his 52nd ODI century in Ranchi - the most centuries by any batter in a single international format, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record of 51 Test centuries. It was also his 25th ODI century at home, the first player ever to achieve that landmark.
Who won the India vs South Africa T20I series 2025?
India won 3-1 (4th T20I abandoned). Varun Chakaravarthy took 10 wickets and was named Player of the T20I Series with an average of 11.20 and an economy rate of 7.46.
What happened in the India vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights
scored 187/7; India were bowled out for 111 in 18.5 overs. Marco Jansen took 4/22 and was named Player of the Match.
What was Simon Harmer's record in the 2025 India Test series?
Harmer took 17 wickets in four innings at an average of 8.94 - the best bowling average for any bowler in a Test series in India for a minimum of 15 wickets. He also set the record for most wickets by a South African bowler in Tests in India - 27, surpassing Dale Steyn's 26.
Who was the highest wicket-taker in the T20I series?
Varun Chakaravarthy - 10 wickets in 4 T20I matches at an average of 11.20 and an economy rate of 7.46, according to ESPNcricinfo's official T20I series stats.
What was India's biggest Test defeat in this series?
India lost the 2nd Test at Guwahati by 408 runs - their biggest home Test defeat in runs. South Africa scored 489 and 260/5 declared; India were bowled out for 201 and 140.