India’s stalwart Virat Kohli shocked the cricket world with his announcement to step down as a Test captain of India after the 2-1 series lost against South Africa in Proteas home venue in 2022. On this day, he played his last match as captain in Cape Town in the 3rd and final Test match of the series.
In the decisive Test match in Cape Town, South Africa emerged victorious despite an extraordinary century from Rishabh Pant. Virat Kohli contributed 29 off 143 balls, guiding India to a total of 198 in the second innings.
In the first innings, Virat Kohli scored 79 runs to help India reach a total of 223. South Africa also managed to put 210 on the board in their first innings on the unpredictable pitch of Newlands Cricket Ground.
South Africa, led by the impressive Keegan Petersen, seized control of the situation. Petersen, who had also top-scored in the first innings with 72 runs, showcased his prowess once again, scoring a superb 82 to anchor South Africa’s successful chase.
Despite Rishabh Pant’s heroics and Kohli’s resilient captain’s innings, India faced a 2-1 series defeat. Disappointed with the defeat, Kohli decided to step down from his role as Test captain.
The Cape Town Test will be remembered for Pant’s exceptional century, Kohli’s captaincy exit, and South Africa’s clinical performance under pressure, securing a series victory on their home condition.
