The stage is set for an epic India vs South Africa showdown in the 2026 T20 World Cup Super-8s, hosted at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Before the first ball is bowled, let’s dive into the record books for the top five run-scorers in T20Is between these two rivals.
South African stalwart David Miller tops the charts with an impressive 563 runs from 28 innings. His aggressive approach yields a 146 strike rate, complemented by a century and two half-centuries that have tormented Indian bowlers time and again.
Quinton de Kock follows closely with 507 runs in 15 matches, maintaining a formidable 149 strike rate. Together with Miller, de Kock forms an elite club of batters exceeding 500 runs in these encounters.
India’s Tilak Varma, at third, has rapidly climbed the ranks with 496 runs in 10 games. His explosive 163 strike rate and two centuries against South Africa mark him as one of the format’s most promising talents.
Rohit Sharma, now retired from T20Is, holds fourth place with 429 runs across 18 matches at 130 strike rate, featuring one hundred and two fifties that defined his explosive captaincy era.
Suryakumar Yadav completes the list in fifth with 406 runs from 15 outings at 156 strike rate. His record of one ton and four fifties against the Proteas highlights why he’s India’s T20 maestro.
These numbers not only reflect past glories but also build anticipation for what could be another run-fest in Ahmedabad.