The India vs South Africa cricket rivalry is one of the most enthralling rivalries in modern-day cricket.

An India vs South Africa cricket match is one of the most-awaited fixtures in the cricketing calendar, be it home or away or any format of the game.

India was the first team to invite South Africa for a three-match One-Day International series in November 1991 after the apartheid policy had kept them out of international cricket for more than 20 years.

That was the first meeting between the sides with India winning the series 2-1. From then on, both India and South Africa have been part of some exciting duels in Tests, ODIs and T20Is.

India and South Africa have met each other at the international stage on 164 occasions with South Africa being victorious 80 times and India winning 70 matches. There have been 10 draws with four matches ending without a result.

South Africa are marginally ahead in the race in the longest format of the game with 18 wins compared to India’s 16. A total of 10 matches out of the total 44 have ended in draws.

Incidentally, the rainbow nation remains the final frontier for the Men in Blue as they are yet to win a Test series in South Africa. The last series in December-January 2023-24 in South Africa ended in a draw with both teams winning one Test each.

In ODIs too, South Africa hold a superior record with 51 wins from 94 matches. India have won 40 ODIs with three of them getting abandoned without a result. Sachin Tendulkar created history by becoming the first player to score a double-hundred in ODI cricket, in a contest against South Africa at Gwalior in 2010. 

Coming to the shortest format of the game, India holds the edge in T20Is with 14 victories from 26 matches. South Africa follow closely with 11 wins and a game being abandoned.

With that being said, let’s have a look at India vs South Africa head-to-head in cricket.

India vs South Africa head-to-head in cricket

Format	Matches	India won	South Africa won	Draw/Tie/NR
Test	44	16	18	10
ODI	94	40	51	3
T20I	26	14	11	1
Total	164	70	80	14

India vs South Africa in World Cups

Tournament	Matches	India won	South Africa won	Draw/Tie/NR
50-over World Cup	6	3	3	0
T20 World Cup	6	4	2	0
Total	12	7	5	0

India vs South Africa cricket records and stats

India vs South Africa in Tests

Highest team total in a Test innings: India scored 643/6d against South Africa in the second Test at Eden Gardens in 2010. 

Lowest team total in a Test innings: India bowled South Africa out for 55 in the second Test in Cape Town in 2024.

Highest individual score in Tests: Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag scored 319 against South Africa in the first Test in Chennai in 2008. 

Best bowling figures in Tests: India’s Ravichandran Ashwin picked up 12/98 against South Africa in the third Test in Nagpur in 2015. 

India vs South Africa in ODIs 

Highest team total in ODIs: South Africa posted 438/4 against India in the fifth ODI at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in 2015. 

Lowest team total in ODIs: India bowled South Africa out for 83 in the 2023 ODI World Cup clash at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Highest individual score in ODIs: India’s legendary Sachin Tendulkar scored 200* against South Africa in the second ODI at Captain Roop Singh Stadium in Gwalior in 2010. 

Best bowling figures in ODIs: India’s Sunil Joshi picked up 5/6 against South Africa in the second match of the LG Cup at the Gymkhana Club Ground in Nairobi in 1999. 

India vs South Africa in T20Is

Highest team total in T20Is: India scored 237/3 against South Africa in the second T20I in Guwahati in 2022. 

Lowest team total in T20Is: India bowled South Africa out for 87 in the fourth T20I in Rajkot in 2022. 

Highest individual score in T20Is: David Miller’s unbeaten 106 for South Africa in the second T20I in Guwahati in 2022 is the highest individual score registered in this fixture.

Best bowling figures in T20Is: India’s Kuldeep Yadav picked up 5/17 against South Africa in the third T20I at Johannesburg in 2023.

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Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan has scored the slowest fifty in T20 World Cup history.

Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan took 52 balls to register his half-century against Canada in the T20 World Cup 2024 Group A match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York.

Batting first, Canada rode on Aaron Johnson's 44-ball 52 to post 106/7 in 20 overs.

Rizwan opened the innings for Pakistan alongside Saim Ayub, who later, was out after making just six runs. Rizwan and skipper Babar Azam joined forces to contribute 63 runs for the second-wicket partnership. After Azam's dismissal, Fakhar Zaman added four runs. Rizwan (53) and Usman Khan (2) tied the loose ends as Pakistan sealed a win by seven wickets and 15 balls to spare.

South Africa’s David Miller scored the second-slowest fifty in T20 World Cup history.

David Miller took 50 balls to register the slowest fifty in T20 World Cups during a T20 World Cup 2024 Group D match against the Netherlands at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

Earlier, South Africa rode on Ottneil Baartman’s 4/11 and two wickets each from Marco Jansen and Anrich Nortje to restrict the Netherlands to 103/9 in their 20 overs.

In reply, South Africa were soon reduced to 12/4 in 4.3 overs on a tricky pitch in New York.

Batting at No.6. David Miller later joined Tristan Stubbs at the crease. Miller and Stubbs stitched a crucial 65-run stand to bring South Africa back into the game.

While Stubbs departed for 33, Miller remained unbeaten on 59 off 51 balls to guide South Africa to a four-wicket win in New York. Miller’s match-winning knock was laced with three fours and four maximums.

Earlier, former West Indies cricketer Devon Smith’s 49-ball half-century against Bangladesh at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg in 2007 was the slowest fifty in T20 World Cup history.

During a group match in the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007, Devon Smith scored 51 off 52 balls, along with contributions from Shivnarine Chanderpaul (37), Dwayne Smith (29) and Marlon Samuels (27) to help West Indies post 164/8 in their allotted overs. Devon Smith’s knock included six fours. 

However, Bangladesh later chased down the target in 18 overs to secure a six-wicket win in Johannesburg.

Australia’s David Hussey features fourth in the unwanted list for the slowest fifty in T20 World Cup history.

David Hussey scored a 49-ball fifty against arch-rivals England in the T20 World Cup 2010 final at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Put in to bat, Australia rode on David Hussey’s 59 off 54 balls and Cameron White’s 19-ball 30 to post 147/6 in their 20 overs.

Later, England successfully chased down the target in 17 overs to clinch their maiden T20 World Cup title. Know slowest fifty in T20 World Cup.

Slowest fifty in T20 World Cup

Player	Balls	For	Against	Year
Mohammad Rizwan	52	Pakistan	Canada	2024
David Miller	50	South Africa	Netherlands	2024
Devon Smith	49	West Indies	Bangladesh	2007
David Hussey	49	Australia	England	2010

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The Barsapara Cricket Stadium is an international cricket venue located in Guwahati, Assam.

Also known as Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cricket Stadium or the Assam Cricket Association Stadium, the Barsapara Cricket Stadium was established in 2012 and has a seating capacity of around 40,000.

Owned and operated by the Assam Cricket Association, it became India's 49th international cricket venue. 

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium staged its first international cricket match, a T20 played between hosts India and Australia in October 2017. Led by David Warner, Australia won the game by eight wickets. 

It later hosted its first One-Day International (ODI) featuring India and West Indies in October 2018. The hosts won the match convincingly by eight wickets.

Since then, Barsapara Cricket Stadium has staged four T20Is and two ODIs so far.

Apart from international matches, it has also staged several Indian T20 League matches and other T20 matches in domestic as well as at club levels.

Let’s have a closer look at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium T20 records and stats.

Barsapara Cricket Stadium T20 records and stats

Highest total

The Indian cricket team holds the record for the highest total at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in T20 cricket. During the second T20I of South Africa’s tour of India in October 2022, the Rohit Sharma-led hosts posted 237/3 in their 20 overs after being put into bat. India rode on fifties from Suryakumar Yadav (61 not out) and KL Rahul (57) along with contributions from Virat Kohli (49 not out) and Rohit Sharma (43) to post a record T20 total at the venue in Guwahati. In reply, South Africa scored 221/3 in their allotted overs and fell short by just 16 runs. India won the three match T20I series 2-1.

Lowest total

The Services cricket team registered the lowest total at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in the T20 format. Put into bat, Services could only manage 90/8 in their 20 overs against Bengal during a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite Group match in November 2021. Wicketkeeper-batter Devender Lochab top-scored for Services with 34 not out. For Bengal, left-arm spinner Pradipta Pramanik was the wrecker-in-chief with 2/16 in his quota of four overs. Bengal later chased down the target in just 10.5 overs to register a nine-wicket victory in Guwahati.

Most runs

Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has scored the most runs at the venue in T20 cricket. Representing Mumbai, the stylish right-handed batter amassed 163 runs in three matches at an average of 54.33 and a strike rate of 141.73 in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021. His former teammate Manish Pandey features second on the list with 146 runs in six games at this ground in T20 format.

Most wickets

Shubham Agarwal, Mohit Avasthi and Krishnappa Gowtham share the record for the most wickets at this cricket ground in the T20 format. Playing for Chhattisgarh, Shubham Agarwal bagged seven wickets in just two T20 matches at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. On the other hand, Mumbai right-arm medium pacer Mohit Avasthi also claimed seven scalps in three T20 games at this venue. Meanwhile, Karnataka right-arm off-spinner Krishnappa Gowtham also featured in the list with seven wickets in four T20 matches at this venue.

Highest individual score

India’s Ruturaj Gaikwad holds the record for the highest individual score at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in T20 cricket. Opening the batting, Ruturaj Gaikwad slammed an unbeaten 123 off just 57 balls against Australia in the third T20I of a five-match T20I series in 2023. His scintillating knock was laced with 13 fours and seven maximums to power India to 222/3 in their 20 overs. However, Ruturaj’s magnificent ton went in vain as Australia chased down the target to secure a five-wicket win in Guwahati.

Best bowling figures

Chhattisgarh spinner Shubham Agarwal has the best bowling figures at this venue in the T20 format. The talented leg-spinner registered match-winning figures of 5/13 against Services during a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite Group B match in 2021. Defending 176, Shubham Agarwal dismissed Anshul Gupta, Vikas Hathwala, Sachidanand Pandey, Devender Lochab and Rahul Singh to bowl out Services for 141 in 19.5 overs. Earlier, Chhattisgarh scored 176/3 in their allotted overs to win the match by 35 runs.

Highest partnership

South Africa’s Quinton de Kock and David Miller hold the record for the highest partnership at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in T20 cricket. Chasing 238, South Africa were reduced to 47/3 in 6.2 overs against India in the second T20I of a three-match series in October 2022. Later, Quinton de Kock and David Miller stitched an unbeaten 174-run stand for the fourth wicket in Guwahati. While de Kock scored 69 not out, Miller remained unbeaten on a 47-ball 106. Despite their incredible partnership, South Africa lost the game by 16 runs. 

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West Indies cricketer Kieron Pollard holds the record for most catches in T20 cricket. Since making his T20 debut in 2006, Pollard has grabbed a whopping 362 catches in 660 matches so far.

Having represented the likes of West Indies, Team Mumbai, Adelaide Strikers, Barbados Tridents, Cape Cobras, Melbourne Renegades and Multan Sultans to name a few, Pollard averages 0.55  catches per innings.

South Africa’s David Miller features second on the list for the most catches in T20 cricket.

Miller is, in fact, only the second player close to 300 catches, with his overall tally standing at 292 grabs. Interestingly, his average of 0.62 catches per innings is only bettered by AB de Villiers among those who have more than 100 catches in the shortest format.

The hard-hitting middle-order batter, Miller, has played for various franchises across the globe including the likes of South Africa, Team Punjab, Team Rajasthan, Team Gujarat, Paarl Royals, Multan Sultans and Jamaica Tallawahs.

Following the Proteas cricketer is another Trinidad and Tobago national in Dwayne Bravo. The veteran cricketer has played 573 T20 matches during his 18-year career, taking 271 catches in the process. Have made 573 appearances, Bravo averages just under one catch per match with his highest tally in a single match being four catches. 

England’s Jos Buttler and South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock acquire the fourth and the fifth spot respectively in the list of most catches in T20. 

The likes of AB de Villiers, Dinesh Karthik, Shoaib Malik, Alex Hales and MS Dhoni complete the top 10 list of players with most catches in T20 cricket.

Most catches in T20 cricket

Player	Span	Matches	Innings	Catches
Kieron Pollard	2006-2024	660	648	362
David Miller	2008-2024	472	466	292
Dwayne Bravo	2006-2024	573	564	271
Jos Buttler	2009-2024	406	401	244
Quinton de Kock	2011-2024	329	326	236
AB de Villiers	2004-2021	340	335	230
Dinesh Karthik	2006-2024	389	385	227
Shoaib Malik	2005-2024	542	541	225
Alex Hales	2009-2024	449	444	221
MS Dhoni	2006-2024	380	378	218

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South Africa’s David Miller, India’s Rohit Sharma and Czech Republic’s Sudesh Wickramasekara share the record for fastest hundred in T20 internationals.

Getting runs quickly is the name of the game in international cricket’s shortest format, the T20. While it is not always easy for batters to get going from the word go, some players seem to have seamlessly adapted to the format and tend to score their runs at a brisk pace.

With 20 overs available to each side, there’s not much scope for individual milestones for batters whose main aim is to score at a rate of knots.

However, there have been quite a few players who have risen to the challenge and managed to get their personal milestones while simultaneously scoring runs quickly for their respective teams.

Here, we have a look at a few of those players who have made hundreds in T20 internationals without wasting many balls. 

More specifically, let’s check out those individuals who have the fastest hundreds in T20 internationals to their name.

Fastest hundreds in T20 internationals

Player	Team	Opponent	Balls Taken	Year
David Miller	South Africa	Bangladesh	35	2017
Rohit Sharma	India	Sri Lanka	35	2017
Sudesh Wickramasekara	Czech Republic	Turkey	35	2019
Sivakumar Periyalwar	Romania	Turkey	39	2019
Zeeshan Kukikhel	Hungary	Austria	39	2022
Johnson Charles	West Indies	South Africa	39	2023
Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming	Japan	South Korea	40	2022
George Munsey	Scotland	Netherlands	41	2019
Shaheryar Butt	Belgium	Czech Republic	41	2020
Hazratullah Zazai	Afghanistan	Ireland	42	2019

David Miller | 35 balls vs Bangladesh, 2017

South African middle-order batter David Miller set the record for the fastest hundred in T20 internationals in the second T20I of a two-match series against Bangladesh in October 2017. After being asked to bat first by Bangladesh, South Africa went on to post a huge total of 224/4 following their 20 overs. Miller was in belligerent form after coming in to bat at five and brought up his ton in just 35 balls before finishing on an unbeaten 101 off 36 deliveries. He struck seven fours and nine sixes in his innings and helped set up an 83-run win for the Proteas who won the series 2-0.

Rohit Sharma | 35 balls vs Sri Lanka, 2017 

Two months after Miller created the record for the fastest T20I century, India’s Hitman Rohit Sharma matched the South African’s feat. In the second game of a three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, hosts India were asked to bat first following the toss. Rohit Sharma opened the innings for the Men in Blue and proceeded to inflict damage on the Sri Lankan bowling attack. He made his hundred in 35 deliveries and finished his knock on 118 off 43 balls. Rohit Sharma hit 12 fours and 10 sixes during his innings as India posted 260/5. In reply, Sri Lanka could only manage 172 as India took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

Sudesh Wickramasekara | 35 balls vs Turkey, 2019

A little less than two years after Rohit’s incredible knock, Czech Republic’s Sudesh Wickramasekara matched the record for the fastest century in T20 internationals. In the sixth game of the 2019 Continental Cup at the Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground in Ilfov County, Czech Republic won the toss and decided to bat first against Turkey. With the score on 107/3, Sudesh Wickramasekara walked to the crease and launched an onslaught straightaway. He brought up his century in 35 balls and finished on an unbeaten 104 off 36 balls as Czech Republic posted 278/4 on the scoreboard. Wickramasekara struck eight fours and 10 sixes in his knock and helped set up a huge 257-run win for his team.

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India’s star cricketer Rohit Sharma currently holds the record for playing the most T20 International matches. 

Since making his T20I debut against England at Kingsmead in 2007, Rohit Sharma has already featured in 147 T20 Internationals  - the most by any player in the shortest format of cricket.

Between 2007 and 2022, the current Indian cricket team captain has amassed 3,826 T20I runs in 147 matches at a strike rate of 140.37 while also maintaining a decent average of 31.36. He has smashed four centuries and 29 fifties in his T20I career so far.

Rohit is the fifth cricketer and second Indian to score 2,000 runs in T20I cricket. Virat Kohli, Brendon McCullum, Shoaib Malik and Martin Guptill are the four other cricketers to achieve the incredible feat.

Interestingly, Rohit was part of the Indian side that won the inaugural edition of the ICC T20 World Cup in South Africa in 2007.

The Nagpur-born cricketer also played a pivotal role in helping India clinch the inaugural T20I edition of the Asia Cup in Bangladesh in 2016.

Following his impressive run in the T20I format, Rohit was included as an opener in the ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Decade.

Pakistan batter Shoaib Malik is second on the list for the most T20 International matches.

The former Pakistan captain played 124 T20 internationals since making his debut against England at County Ground in 2006.

Shoaib Malik has scored 2,435 runs at an average of 31.22 and a strike rate of 125.64. He registered nine fifties to his name in international cricket’s shortest format.

Malik was part of the Pakistan team that won their maiden ICC World T20 title at the iconic Lord’s in 2009.

New Zealand’s Martin Guptill features third on the list. Between 2009 and 2022, Guptill has featured in 122 T20 Internationals so far.

The swashbuckling batter made his T20I debut against arch-rivals Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in 2009. The opening batter has accumulated 3,497 runs at an average of 31.79 and a strike rate of 135.80. He has hit two hundreds and 20 fifties in his illustrious T20I career.

Bangladesh’s Mahmudullah and Mohammad Hafeez of Pakistan complete this top five list.

While Mahmudullah has played 121 T20 Internationals, Mohammad Hafeez has played 119.

Most T20 international matches

Player	Span	Matches
Rohit Sharma (India)	2007-2022	147
Shoaib Malik (Pakistan)	2006-2021	124
Martin Guptill (New Zealand)	2009-2022	122
Mahmudullah (Bangladesh)	2007-2022	121
Mohammad Hafeez (Pakistan)	2006-2021	119
Paul Sterling (Ireland)	2009-2022	119
Eoin Morgan (England)	2009-2022	115
Virat Kohli (India)	2010-2022	114
Kevin O'Brien (Ireland)	2008-2021	110
George Dockrell (Ireland)	2010-2022	105

 

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After suffering a nine-run defeat in a rain-curtailed series opener, the Shikhar Dhawan-led Indian cricket team will look to bounce back when they take on South Africa in the second one-day international (ODI) of the three-match series at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Sunday, October 9. The match will start at 1:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).

IND vs SA Dream11 prediction for 2nd ODI 2022

Put into bat in a 40-over game, South Africa rode on unbeaten fifties from David Miller (75) and Heinrich Klaasen (74) to post a competitive total of 249/4. In reply, Sanju Samson's impressive half-century (86) went in vain as India fell short by nine runs.

Interestingly, the hosts are playing with a second-string side as Rohit Sharma-led India’s first-team squad has reached Australia ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which starts on October 16.

Furthermore, South Africa have a superior head-to-head record against India in the ODI format, winning 50 of the 88 matches that they have played so far. India have registered 35 victories while three matches have ended with no results.

Going by recent form and team combination, SA will start as slight favourites against IND going into the second ODI in Ranchi.

South Africa will also be desperate to continue their winning momentum in order to secure an automatic qualification spot in the Cricket World Cup Super League table and qualify for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. 

Having registered five wins and seven defeats, South Africa are currently languishing 11th in the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League table with 59 points from 14 matches.

IND vs SA Dream11 team tips for 2nd ODI 2022

Top tip: Best batter

South Africa’s David Miller has been in scintillating form in the ongoing India vs South Africa white-ball series. After scoring 125 runs in the three T20Is, Miller continued his impressive form as he smashed 75 runs off just 63 balls in the first ODI in Lucknow. Miller, along with Heinrich Klaasen, stitched together a match-winning 139-run stand for the fifth wicket to power his side to 249/4. Miller has already accrued 96 points and will be a great pick at 7.5 credits.

Top tip: Best bowler

In the bowling department, South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada will be the bowler to watch out for. The 27-year-old fast bowler once again troubled the Indian batters in the opening ODI as he picked two wickets for just 36 runs in his eight overs. At 9 credits, Rabada will be a great investment as he will look to add to his fantasy tally of 80 points. 

Top tip: Best all-rounder and wicket-keeper

As far as all-rounders are concerned, Shardul Thakur of India will be the preferred choice. Shardul Thakur made an impressive comeback from an injury in Lucknow as he picked two wickets and also scored a 31-ball 33 to make valuable contributions on both fronts. Shardul Thakur has accumulated 108 fantasy points and will be a smart pick at 8.5 credits.

For the wicket-keeper spot, India’s Sanju Samson will be the fantasy recommendation over Quinton de Kock of South Africa. Besides fulfilling his wicket-keeping responsibilities, Sanju Samson hammered 86 runs off just 63 balls and almost pulled off an incredible run-chase. At just 8 credits, the in-form India wicket-keeper batter could be a game-changer in the second ODI of the series.

IND vs SA 2nd ODI playing XI (probable)

India playing XI (probable): Shikhar Dhawan (captain), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson (wicket-keeper), Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj 

South Africa playing XI (probable): Jannemalan Malan, Quinton de Kock (wicket-keeper), Temba Bavuma (captain), Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi

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India cricketer Deepak Hooda set a new world record for the most consecutive wins since international debut in men’s cricket.

Deepak Hooda has now won 17 successive matches across formats since he made his international debut during a One Day International (ODI) against West Indies in 2022. 

Interestingly, the Indian cricket team has never lost a match in which Hooda has been part of the playing XI across formats. 

Since Hooda’s international debut, the Men in Blue have won all the eight ODIs and nine T20Is that the swashbuckling batter has played so far.

The Haryana-born cricketer achieved the incredible milestone during India’s commanding five-wicket win over hosts Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. 

Hooda further extended his impressive record to 17-0 after India beat Zimbabwe by 13 runs in the third and final ODI to record a clean sweep.

The Indian middle-order batter surpassed the previous record held by Romania’s Satvik Nadigotla, who registered 15 consecutive victories since his international debut in men’s cricket. Nadigotla made his international debut in a T20I encounter against Turkey in 2019.

South Africa’s David Miller and Shantanu Vashisht of Romania share the third spot for the most consecutive wins across formats after their international debut in men’s cricket.

Miller and Vashisht won 13 matches on the trot after their international debuts. While the Proteas batter made his international debut during a T20I match against West Indies in 2010, Vashisht played his first international cricket match against Austria in a T20I clash in 2019.

Former West Indies cricketer Collis King completes the top five list. The Barbados-born all-rounder was a part of 12 successive wins across formats after his international debut against England in a Test match in 1976.

Most consecutive wins since international debut in men's cricket

Player	Team	Wins
Deepak Hooda	India	17*
Satvik Nadigotla	Romania	15
David Miller	South Africa	13
Shantanu Vashisht	Romania	13
Collis King	West Indies	12

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1. Despite Gujarat being a new team, they have done so well. What is the winning formula?

David Miller: The team atmosphere has been extremely positive and we are very clear with our plans and roles. Once you have clarity and are backed by the team, you get confidence and that reflects in our performances.

2. What makes Gujarat different from other franchises for you?

David Miller: Each Indian T20 League team is different and it isn’t easy to compare. They all have different setups. At Gujarat, it was a fresh start for us all and being a part of this journey from the beginning has been exciting. 

3. Your thoughts on Hardik Pandya as captain?

David Miller: Hardik is a confident man and that reflects in his leadership. Both on and off the field, he has the ability to make people feel welcome and relaxed. He knows how to handle pressure and that has been his biggest strength. He has had a great run and I hope we continue to achieve success under his leadership.

4. Lucknow is also through to the playoffs. What could be the reason behind new teams doing so well?

David Miller: It is difficult to say why the two new teams, in particular, have performed so well. If you look at all the teams, they are all balanced and have got some fantastic players.

5. 10 years in the Indian T20 League. Is it fair to say you're having your best season this year?

David Miller: As a player, my goal has always been to win matches for the team. This year I am happy to have contributed to the team’s success and in our journey to qualify for the playoffs. It is only the second time I will get a chance to be in the playoffs. For me, that is the biggest thing and we are hoping to go all the way.

6. You're an Indian T20 League veteran, having played for three teams and over a 100 matches. How has the league evolved over the years? 

David Miller: The teams have matured over time, no doubt about it. As the years have gone by, the teams have figured out the formula for success on the field of play. With an eye on success, each team has worked out a process which fits in for them and one that they hope brings success.

7. You, Rahul Tewatia, and Rashid Khan have been exceptional in closing out games this season. Your thoughts? 

David Miller: Firstly, it is the belief that we can win. Rahul and I share a good bond, right since the time we played for Rajasthan. That has helped us share a good camaraderie in the middle. We always believe we have a chance to win and play each ball well while focusing on the task ahead. It helps that Rashid has been able to come in and back us up with his boundary-hitting abilities.

9. Name a young player who has caught your eye this season?

David Miller: The Indian T20 League always unveils new players with potential. I would say Umran Malik caught the eye for me. He got five wickets against us and showed that he has the potential to go the distance. He has raw pace and that is always an asset. 

10. Your 1st home game could be the Indian T20 League 2022 final. Is there any extra motivation? 

David Miller: The motivation is always to win but if we get to play the big game in front of the huge crowd at Ahmedabad, it will be extremely special. As a sportsperson, you want the big stage and if we get the opportunity, it will be amazing.

11. This is an important year considering the T20 World Cup in Australia. What are your thoughts on South Africa's chances?

David Miller: The South African team is a good space. Last year, we won four out of our five matches at the T20 World Cup in the UAE but were unfortunate to get knocked out on net run-rate. I am positive about our chances and confident that we will put our best foot forward.

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Hyderabad will lock horns with in-form Gujarat in another fascinating Indian T20 League 2022 encounter at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Monday, April 11.

Led by New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, Hyderabad head into the Gujarat clash after securing an eight-wicket win over reigning champions Chennai on Saturday. The 2016 Indian T20 League winners have made a disappointing start to the new season, suffering defeats against Lucknow and Rajasthan in their first two matches. The Hyderabad-based franchise are currently placed eighth in the Indian T20 League 2022 standings with two points from three matches.

Debutants Gujarat, on the other hand, have made an impressive start to their maiden Indian T20 League campaign, winning all of their three matches so far. The Hardik Pandya-led outfit is currently the only unbeaten side in the Indian T20 League 2022, having beaten Punjab, Delhi and Lucknow so far. With six points from three matches, Gujarat are currently placed second in the standings and trail table-toppers Kolkata on net run rate.

Hyderabad and Gujarat will go head-to-head for the first time in the Indian T20 League on Monday.

On that note, let’s have a look at the key player battles that could decide the outcome of the match.

Hyderabad vs Gujarat key player battles

Kane Williamson vs Mohammed Shami

India cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami has troubled New Zealand captain Kane Williamson in the Indian T20 League. The right-arm pacer has dismissed Williamson three times in the high-profile T20 league, while conceding just 29 runs to the Kiwi in five innings. 

While Williamson has amassed 1935 runs in 66 Indian T20 League matches at an average of 38.70, Shami has picked 85 wickets in 80 matches at an economy of 8.59. The battle between Williamson and Shami will be a key contest in the upcoming Indian T20 League 2022 clash on Monday.

Kane Williamson record vs Mohammed Shami
Innings	Runs scored	Balls faced	Dismissed	SR
5	29	24	3	120.83

Nicholas Pooran vs Rashid Khan

While West Indian wicket-keeper Nicholas Pooran has been a decent performer with the bat in the Indian T20 League, former Hyderabad leg-spinner Rashid Khan has been nothing short of a revelation with the ball. Pooran has scored 645 runs in 36 Indian T20 League matches at an average of 22.24. On the other hand, Afghanistan spin sensation Rashid has bagged 98 wickets in 79 Indian T20 League matches.

Furthermore, Rashid has had an upper hand against Pooran in the Indian T20 League, giving away just eight runs in four innings that he has bowled to the West Indian. The Afghan has also dismissed Pooran once.

Rashid will be eager to produce another match-winning spell against his former side on Monday.

Nicholas Pooran record vs Rashid Khan
Innings	Runs scored	Balls faced	Dismissed	SR
4	8	16	1	50

Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs David Miller

South Africa middle-order batsman David Miller has dominated India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the Indian T20 League. The former Punjab batter has scored 43 runs off the 24 Bhuvneshwar Kumar deliveries he has faced in five Indian T20 League innings at an impressive strike rate of 179.16. However, the India international has managed to bag David Miller’s wicket once in the Indian T20 League.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar record vs David Miller
Innings	Runs scored	Balls faced	Dismissed	SR
5	43	24	1	179.16

Having picked just nine wickets in the previous two editions of the Indian T20 League, Bhuvneshwar will look to put on a better show against Gujarat on Monday.

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