IND vs SA LIVE: 5 dream matchups for Boxing Day Test-The highly-anticipated India Tour of South Africa will kick start with the Boxing Day Test starting Sunday. The opening battle at SuperSport Park, Centurion will include some dream matchups to add excitement to the contest. Follow India Tour of South Africa live updates on InsideSport.IN
After India’s heroics in Australia & England, Virat Kohli & Co are expected to put on an impressive show in the 3-match Test series. SA remains Team India’s final frontier and the visitors will look to finally win a series in their backyard on the two teams celebrate 30th anniversary of the rivalry.
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Virat Kohli vs Kagiso Rabada- 7 dismissals, 369 runs
India captain Virat Kohli will look for big scores and end his over two-year-long century jinx. Kagiso Rabada will give him a stiff challenge owing to his rich history against Kohli. Who will win the ultimate battle? Follow us at InsideSport to find out
Quinton de Kock vs R Ashwin- 9 dismissals, 226 runs
South Africa wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock remains key to SA’s success in the upcoming Test series. He is the only experienced batsman in the squad after the retirement of Faf du Plessis and AB de Villiers. He comes to bat during the middle-order and often faces R Ashwin in the middle. The left-handed batsman seems to be exposed to Ashwin with the latter now eyeing to complete a perfect 10 at Centurion.
KL Rahul vs Lungi Ngidi- 3 dismissals, 10 runs
Lungi Ngidi is expected to live up to the expectations after Anrich Nortje was ruled out of the Test series. The right-arm pacer has been impressive in his limited appearances for proteas. He can pose threat to India vice-captain KL Rahul at the top of the order in seam-friendly SA conditions. He has already taken 9 wickets in 3 Tests against India.
Aiden Markram vs Jasprit Bumrah- 3 dismissals, 58 runs
SA opener Aiden Markram needs to ensure South Africa gets to a top start right from the beginning. This is because India’s quality pace attack can put them under pressure. Markram doesn’t have a good record against India and his stats against Jasprit Bumrah is salt to the injury. Markram, who averages nearly 40 in Test cricket, will have to prove himself against India.
Ajinkya Rahane vs Keshav Maharaj- 2 dismissals, 27 runs
Struggling Ajinkya Rahane will have come up with a plan against Keshav Maharaj if he wants to prolong his Test career. After repeated failures in England and against New Zealand at home, Rahane has already lost his vice-captaincy status. If his lean patch with the bat continues, he could be shown the exit door from the Indian Cricket Team at the end of this tour.
IND vs SA LIVE: From Virat Kohli-Kagiso Rabada to Quinton de Kock-R Ashwin, 5 dream matchups for Boxing Day Test
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