Toss & Conditions

Head-to-Head

India lead the recent head-to-head with two wins in the last three encounters against South Africa. India won the latest meeting by 30 runs after defending 231/5, while South Africa’s only win came when they chased 213/4 earlier in the series.

India

India have won their last three matches, beating the Netherlands by 17 runs, Pakistan by 61 runs, and Namibia by 93 runs, showing consistent dominance across opponents.

South Africa

South Africa have also won their last three matches, defeating the UAE by six wickets, New Zealand by seven wickets, and Afghanistan by four wickets, maintaining a perfect streak.

Playing XI

Key Stats

Verdict

India hold a notable edge with a 79.7 Elo advantage and a 1.13 higher NRR. Both teams have perfect recent form, but India’s superior rating and stronger head-to-head record tilt probabilities. The model gives India 60% versus South Africa’s 40%, while bookmakers rate India higher at 68% (1.423 odds). Overall, India enter as the side with a notable edge and a soft lean to win.