Test cricket between India and South Africa has always been full of excitement. There have been many such matches between these two teams, in which one team created history by winning by a huge run margin. Let’s take a look at when the biggest wins have been recorded in India vs South Africa test matches.
India’s biggest win – Delhi, 2015 (by 337 runs)
In December 2015, India ended the series brilliantly by defeating South Africa by 337 runs at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground in Delhi. R. The spin of Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja destroyed the entire South African team in 143.1 overs. India had given a target of 481 runs, but the Proteas batsmen looked helpless in front of the Indian spinners. This victory proved to be India’s biggest Test victory over South Africa so far.
South Africa’s 329-run victory – Kolkata, 1996
The Eden Gardens Test in 1996 was no less than a nightmare for the Indian team. Under the captaincy of Hansie Cronje, South Africa defeated India by a huge margin of 329 runs. The Indian batting line-up was limited to just 53.3 overs. This victory is counted among the most memorable victories of South Africa against India.
Durban havoc – 328 run win in 1996
In the Durban Test in December the same year, South Africa defeated India by 328 runs. In just 34 overs, the entire Indian team collapsed and returned to the pavilion. No Indian batsman could stand before the deadly bowling of Allan Donald and Shaun Pollock.
Cape Town Test – South Africa win by 282 runs (1997)
In the 1997 Cape Town Test, South Africa defeated India by 282 runs. In that match, Brian McMillan and Gary Kirsten played brilliant innings and took their team to a strong score. The Indian team faltered badly in the fourth innings and lost the match by such a huge margin.
India’s 280-run win – Kanpur (1996)
In December 1996, India defeated South Africa by 280 runs at Green Park, Kanpur. Anil Kumble’s brilliant bowling and Mohammad Azharuddin’s balanced batting had put the South African team under complete pressure.

