IND vs SA, 2nd T20I: What is India’s heaviest defeat in T20Is?
India looks set to suffer a comprehensive defeat against South Africa in the second T20I at the Maharaja Yadvindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Thursday.
Quinton de Kock scored 90 from 46 balls to help South Africa reach 213 for four in its 20 overs, before South Africa made early inroads into the Indian batting lineup to leave the Indian chase floundering.
The India’s biggest defeat in T20Is is the 80-run defeat it suffered against New Zealand in Wellington in 2019. Tim Seifert smashed 84 from 43 for the host as it posted 219 for six, and New Zealand picked up regular wickets to seal a comfortable victory.
India’s largest defeat at home is a 49-run defeat in Indore against the Proteas in 2022.
Here are India’s largest defeats in T20Is:
India’s heaviest defeats in T20Is:
New Zealand vs India – Wellington, 2019 – 80 runs
India vs Australia – Bridgetown, 2010 – 49 runs
India vs South Africa – Indore, 2022 – 49 runs
India vs New Zealand – Nagpur, 2016 – 47 runs
India vs New Zealand – Rajkot, 2017 – 40 runs
Published on Dec 11, 2025