IND vs SA Test Record: Test matches between India and South Africa are always known for thrill. Many legendary batsmen have scored centuries in these matches. Let us know about those players who scored the most centuries between India and South Africa.
Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 7 centuries
South Africa’s great all-rounder Jacques Kallis is the batsman who has scored the most centuries against India. He scored 7 centuries in 18 test matches between 2000 and 2013. Kallis scored 1734 runs in 31 innings, in which his highest score was 201 not out. His average was 69.36, which shows his consistent performance. Whenever the African team got into trouble against India, Kallis came out of it with his bat.
Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 7 centuries
India’s master blaster Sachin Tendulkar is also on top of this list along with Kallis. He scored 7 centuries in 25 test matches between 1992 and 2011. Sachin scored a total of 1741 runs against South Africa, in which his best score was 169 runs. Indian cricket fans still remember his brilliant centuries in Durban and Cape Town.
Virender Sehwag (India) – 5 centuries
The name of ‘Nawab of Najafgarh’ Virender Sehwag is counted among the most explosive batsmen of Test cricket. He scored 5 centuries in 15 matches against South Africa. Sehwag’s highest score was 319 runs, which he made in the Chennai Test. His strike rate of 80.56 shows that he played Test like T20.
Hashim Amla (South Africa) – 5 centuries
South Africa’s reliable batsman Hashim Amla is also included in this list. Amla scored 1528 runs in 21 tests and scored 5 centuries. During this period his highest score was 253 not out.
Mohammad Azharuddin (India) – 4 centuries
Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin scored 4 centuries in 11 matches against South Africa between 1992 and 2000. His stylish batting always mesmerized the audience. His best score is 163 not out against South Africa.
