IND vs SA, 3rd Test: Why will Kohli & Co win maiden Test series in South Africa? Despite losing the Johannesburg Test, India will be favourites to win the final Test at Capetown. Team India might have been outplayed in the third & last test but have a number of things going their way—the biggest among them are Cheteshwar Pujara & Ajinkya Rahane’s form and return of India skipper Virat Kohli. The trio strengthen the batting department. Follow India vs South Africa LIVE coverage on InsideSport.IN
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IND vs SA, 3rd Test: 3 Big reasons why Virat Kohli & Co will thump Proteas in their backyard
Cheteshwar Pujara & Ajinkya Rahane’s timely return to form
Under fire Cheteshwar Pujara & Ajinkya Rahane finally passed the litmus test at Johannesburg with the fifties after 8 & 10 innings gaps respectively. The timely form comes as a big boost to the batting department who will be key if India wants to win their first-ever Test at Capetown. Pujara & Rahane can help India get a decent total on the scorecard which can turn the tables in favour of India in the ongoing Test series.
Virat Kohli returns to boost India
India captain Virat Kohli is all set to return to the playing XI after injury. He is on the path to recovery after a back spasm prevented him from taking part in Johannesburg Test. Kohli’s experience both as captain and player can be the perfect recipe for India at Capetown which they missed in the previous Test.
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India unstoppable in last 12 months
India has breached the Gabba, Brisbane in Australia, the Oval in England and the Centurion in South Africa in the last 12 months. While Brisbane & Centurion marked their first victory at the venue, India won in Oval after decades gap. The pattern is expected to continue at CapeTown where India is yet to register a victory.
Relive India’s landmark victories in England, Australia & South Africa.
IND vs SA, 3rd Test: 3 Big reasons why Virat Kohli & Co will thump Proteas in their backyard
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