5 Iconic Moments from India vs South Africa Tests That Are Etched in the Memories of Fans

Under the leadership of Temba Bavuma, South Africa are coming to India to play a two-Test series. India shall be led by Shubman Gill as they host the World Test Champions. We are seeing an India vs South Africa Test series on Indian soil for the first time since the COVID pandemic.

India vs South Africa Test Series History

This is the 17th Test series being played between the nations since they started in 1992. Out of the 44 Tests so far, South Africa have won 18, India have won 16 and 10 have been drawn. India have won four Test series, South Africa have won eight while four have been drawn. South Africa have won one out of seven Test series in India while India have won none out of nine in South Africa.

The Moments to Remember from India vs South Africa Tests

Over the years, there have been some iconic moments in the series that people have never forgotten. Fans of both nations have moments to savour which they remember even now. So what are they?

We have narrowed it down to five such iconic moments that will live on in the years to come when we look back at India vs South Africa Tests. These are the ones etched in the memories of the fans. Let’s have a look:

1. Virender Sehwag's Triple Century

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Chennai saw history being made in the 2008 Test when Sehwag slammed 319. He became the first Indian and third player ever to hit two Test 300s. He remains one of four to do so. That 319 is still the highest individual Test score for India.

2. Sachin Tendulkar's 50th Test 100

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Sachin always has a sense of occasion and the Centurion Test of 2010 witnessed a magic moment in the legend's career. Sachin made 111 not out and in the process became the first cricketer to score 50 Test 100s.

3. India's 1st Test Win in South Africa

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In 2006, India made history in Johannesburg when they beat South Africa by 123 runs. It was India's first Test win on South African soil.

4. South Africa's 1st Test Win in India

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In 1996 in Kolkata, South Africa won their first Test on Indian soil when they humbled the hosts by 329 runs in their own backyard.

5. Dale Steyn's Epic Seven-Star Spell

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Nagpur saw a hostile spell from Steyn in 2010 as he blew India away with figures of 7/51.