The India-South Africa rivalry in T20 cricket has produced thrilling encounters, and with their Super-8 meeting looming in the 2026 T20 World Cup at Narendra Modi Stadium, it’s time to spotlight the batting giants. These five players have scripted history with their willow wizardry in bilateral T20Is between the two nations.
David Miller tops the charts, his 563 runs from 28 innings against India coming at a strike rate of 146. The South African finisher’s one century and two fifties highlight his game-changing presence in crunch situations.
Quinton de Kock follows closely with 507 runs in 15 matches, maintaining a fearsome 149 strike rate. Together with Miller, he’s part of an elite duo exceeding 500 runs, a testament to South Africa’s aggressive top order.
India’s Tilak Varma shines brightest for his team, notching 496 runs in 10 games at 163 strike rate, including two stunning centuries. At just 10 matches, his average per game is unmatched.
Fourth spot goes to Rohit Sharma, who retired from T20Is after scoring 429 runs in 18 matches at 130 strike rate—one century and two fifties cementing his legacy as Hitman’s explosive style.
Suryakumar Yadav, India’s T20 skipper, completes the list with 406 runs from 15 innings at 156 strike rate. His one ton and four fifties reveal a batsman who thrives against Proteas pace and spin.
As these teams collide again, these records will fuel narratives of redemption and supremacy. Ahmedabad’s big stage is set for another chapter in this storied rivalry.