Decoding The ODI Rivalry And Its Shifting Dynamics
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South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma (L) is congratulated by India’s Rishabh Pant for his team’s victory at the end of the third day of the first Test cricket match between India and South Africa in the Eden Gardens of Kolkata on November 16, 2025. (Photo by DIBYANGSHU SARKAR / AFP) / — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE — (Photo by DIBYANGSHU SARKAR/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images Cricket’s old rivalries are rarely predictable, and the three‑match One Day International series starting today between South Africa and India promises drama, tension and high stakes. As both sides take the field, it’s worth taking a deep dive into how they’ve fared over decades of ODI clashes, the shifting momentum in recent years, and what might tip the balance in 2025. The Overall Head-to-Head ODI Record South Africa’s wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne (L, back) celebrates as his teammate Marco Jansen (front) takes a catch to dismiss India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal (R) during the third day of the second Test cricket match between India and South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on November 24, 2025. (Photo by Biju BORO / AFP via Getty Images) / — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE — AFP via Getty Images Across all ODIs between them, South Africa and India have met 94 times. Of those, South Africa has won 51 matches while India has prevailed 40 times; three games ended without a result. That record gives South Africa a clear edge historically. The gap in wins underscores that, while India remains a formidable opponent, the Proteas have often found a way to better India in the 50‑over format. It’s telling, however, that home and away results paint a more nuanced picture. In ODIs played in…
