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After clinching victory in T20I and ODI series, India are now gearing up for a two-match Test series on their tour to South Africa. The leadership baton for the Indian squad will pass to the experienced Rohit Sharma, who was on a break from International cricket following the conclusion of ODI World Cup 2023.
On the flip side, Temba Bavuma will take command of the Proteas. As both sides gear up for the red-ball battles, all eyes will be on the enthralling duel of cricketing titans, promising an thrilling Test series defined by skill, leadership and the spirit of competition.
Squad composition of India and South Africa
The Indian squad presents a captivating fusion of youthful exuberance and experience, boasting a lineup with promising players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill alongside notable veterans like Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah.
South Africa, on the other hand, showcases a dynamic mix of emerging talents and seasoned campaigners, epitomized by the likes of Tristan Stubbs and Gerland Coetzee, who bring energy and flair. Complementing their spark are seasoned Test cricket stalwarts like Dean Elgar and Keshav Maharaj, whose experience adds a touch of stability and wisdom to the hosts’ lineup. Notably, this will be Elgar’s last cricketing contest as the latter has announced his retirement from International cricket following the conclusion of the imminent series.
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)
Also WATCH: KL Rahul gets involved in a funny banter with Keshav Maharaj during SA vs IND 3rd ODI
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)
