Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian team
2023.12.24
India will play a two-match Test series against the hosts South Africa from December 26.
India is preparing for a two-match Test series on their visit to South Africa, following victories in T20I and ODI series. The seasoned Rohit Sharma, who took a vacation from international cricket after the ODI World Cup 2023, will take over as captain of the Indian team.
Conversely, Temba Bavuma will assume leadership of the south africa. All eyes will be on the captivating match between cricketing heavyweights as both teams prepare for the red-ball encounters. This exciting Test series promises to be characterized by talent, leadership, and a spirit of competitiveness.
With a lineup that includes prominent veterans like Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Jasprit Bumrah with young guns like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, the Indian team is an intriguing blend of youthful excitement and experience.
In contrast, South Africa features a vibrant blend of up-and-coming players and seasoned campaigners, best represented by players with flair and intensity like Tristan Stubbs and Gerland Coetzee. Veteran Test cricketers like Dean Elgar and Keshav Maharaj, whose experience lends a sense of steadiness and knowledge to the hosts’ team, balance their flair. Significantly, Elgar has declared that this would be his final cricket match. He will be retiring from international cricket when the next series concludes.
South Africa vs India head-to-head in Test cricket
Matches: 42 | India won: 15 | South Africa won: 17
India’s Test stats and records against South Africa
- Highest Test total for India against South Africa: 643/6d, Eden Gardens 2010
- Lowest Test total for India against South Africa: 66, Durban 1996
- Most runs for India against South Africa: Sachin Tendulkar (1741)
- Highest individual score for India against South Africa: Virender Sehwag (319), Chennai 2008
- Most wickets for India against South Africa: Anil Kumble (84 wickets)
- Best bowling figures for India against South Africa: Ravichandran Ashwin (12/98), Nagpur 2015
- Most hundreds for India against South Africa: Sachin Tendulkar (7)
South Africa’s Test stats and records against India
- Highest Test total for South Africa against India: 620/4d, Centurion 2010
- Lowest Test total for South Africa against India: 79, Nagpur 2015
- Most runs for South Africa against India: Jacques Kallis (1734)
- Highest individual score for South Africa against India: Hashim Amla (253), Nagpur 2010
- Most wickets for South Africa against India: Dale Steyn (65)
- Best bowling figures for South Africa against India: Allan Donald (12/139), Gqeberha 1992
- Most hundreds for South Africa against India: Jacques Kallis (7)
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