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Home  »  Hockey World Cup  »  Head to Head  »  South Africa Vs India

South Africa vs India Hockey World Cup Head-to-Head Record

South Africa and India have faced each other 6 times in the Hockey World Cup. Their head-to-head record includes 0 wins for South Africa, 3 wins for India, and 3 draws. Across these encounters, South Africa have scored 8 goals, while India have scored 17 goals. Their meetings have taken place across 5 editions of the Hockey World Cup, providing a useful record of how the two teams have performed against each other over the years. This page covers their overall record, first meeting, latest match, wins, draws, goal statistics and complete Hockey World Cup match history.
Matches
6
0
Won
3
3
Lost
0
3
Tied
3
3
Highest Score
5
2
Lowest Score
1
8
Goals
17

South Africa Vs India In Hockey World Cup

  • Match 41
     
    28 Jan 2023

    South Africa
    2
    India
    5
  • Match 2
     
    28 Nov 2018

    India
    5
    South Africa
    0
  • Match 27
     
    9 Mar 2010

    South Africa
    3
    India
    3
  • Match 11
     
    9 Sep 2006

    South Africa
    1
    India
    1
  • Match 39
     
    17 Sep 2006

    South Africa
    0
    India
    1
  • Match 17
     
    27 Nov 1994

    India
    2
    South Africa
    2

How Many Times Have South Africa and India Played in the Hockey World Cup?

South Africa and India have played 6 matches against each other in the Hockey World Cup. These meetings have taken place across 5 editions of the tournament, giving both teams a significant history at the competition. In their 6 encounters, South Africa have recorded 0 wins, while India have won 3 matches. The remaining 3 draws ended level. This overall record provides a quick view of how closely matched the teams have been whenever they met at the Hockey World Cup. Fans can use the head-to-head record to understand the historical advantage between South Africa and India before looking at their individual match results and recent performances.

Who Has Won More Matches Between South Africa and India?

India have the better Hockey World Cup head-to-head record between the two teams. Out of 6 meetings, India have won 3 matches, while South Africa have recorded 0 victories. The teams have also played 3 draws. This gives India a win rate of approximately 50% in their Hockey World Cup meetings. The difference in wins shows which side has historically had more success in this particular fixture. However, the overall record only reflects previous meetings and does not determine the result of a future match. The complete results below provide more detail on when these victories and draws took place.

When Did South Africa and India First Play Each Other in the Hockey World Cup?

The first Hockey World Cup meeting between South Africa and India took place in 1994. The match ended 2-2 as a draw. This first encounter marked the beginning of the teams' recorded head-to-head history in the Hockey World Cup. Since then, South Africa and India have met 6 times in the tournament, producing 0 wins for South Africa, 3 wins for India, and 3 draws. The first-match information provides historical context for understanding how this rivalry has developed across different editions of the Hockey World Cup.

When Was the Last South Africa vs India Hockey World Cup Match?

The most recent Hockey World Cup meeting between South Africa and India was played on 28 Jan 2023 during the 2023 Hockey World Cup, and finished with a 2-5 win for India. This latest meeting is important because it represents the most recent result in the teams' Hockey World Cup head-to-head record. Before this match, the teams had recorded 0 wins for South Africa, 2 wins for India, and 3 draws in their earlier encounters. Fans looking for the latest South Africa-vs-India-style head-to-head information can use this section to quickly identify the most recent result, date and score.

How Many Goals Have South Africa and India Scored Against Each Other?

Across their 6 meetings, South Africa have scored 8 goals, while India have scored 17 goals. Together, the two teams have scored 25 goals, producing an average of 4.2 goals per match. India have scored more goals overall, with a goal difference of 9. These figures provide another way to compare the teams beyond wins and losses. The goal record also shows whether their previous meetings have generally produced high-scoring or closely contested matches. The detailed results table above can be used to identify the highest-scoring meeting and the biggest winning margin in their Hockey World Cup history.

What Is the Complete South Africa vs India Hockey World Cup Match History?

The complete Hockey World Cup match history between South Africa and India includes 6 meetings from 1994 to 2023. The results show the year of each encounter, the score recorded by both teams and the final result. South Africa have won 0 matches, India have won 3, while 3 draws have ended level. Reviewing the results chronologically helps fans understand how the head-to-head record has changed over time. It also highlights the teams' most recent meeting, their biggest victory and any periods when one side dominated the fixture.

What Is the Biggest Win in South Africa vs India Hockey World Cup History?

The biggest victory in the Hockey World Cup head-to-head between South Africa and India came when India defeated South Africa 5-0 in 2018. The match produced a winning margin of 5 goals, making it the largest margin recorded between the two teams in the tournament. The result is part of a wider head-to-head record covering 6 meetings. India have recorded 3 victories overall, while South Africa have won 0 matches. This section highlights the most dominant result between the two sides and provides additional context beyond their overall win-loss record.

FAQs on Hockey World Cup

  • How many times have South Africa and India played in the Hockey World Cup?
    South Africa and India have played 6 times in the Hockey World Cup.
  • Who has won more Hockey World Cup matches between South Africa and India?
    India have won more matches, with 3 victories, compared with 0 wins for South Africa.
  • How many times has South Africa beaten India in the Hockey World Cup?
    South Africa have beaten India 0 times out of 6 meetings.
  • How many times has India beaten South Africa in the Hockey World Cup?
    India have beaten South Africa 3 times out of 6 meetings.
  • How many times have South Africa and India drawn in the Hockey World Cup?
    South Africa and India have drawn 3 times in their 6 meetings.
  • When did South Africa and India last play each other in the Hockey World Cup?
    The latest South Africa vs India Hockey World Cup match was played on 28 Jan 2023, with the match ending in a 2-5 win for India.
  • How many goals have South Africa and India scored against each other?
    South Africa have scored 8 goals, while India have scored 17 goals in their Hockey World Cup meetings.
  • What is the biggest win in South Africa vs India Hockey World Cup history?
    The biggest win came when India defeated South Africa 5-0 in 2018.
Results
Match 50
ESP ESP
GER GER
0 - 1
Aug 30, 2026 20:00 (IST)
Match 49
NED NED
ARG ARG
1 - 2
Aug 30, 2026 17:30 (IST)
Match 48
GER GER
ARG ARG
2 - 1
Aug 29, 2026 00:00 (IST)
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