A thrilling match between South Africa (SA) and India (IND) is scheduled for the first Test of the India tour of South Africa (2023), which will take place at the SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium in Centurion. India leads South Africa in head-to-head matches by a little margin over the previous five years, but this two-match Test series in South Africa sets the backdrop for a fierce contest.
South Africa comes into this match fresh off a dominant 2-0 victory in the Test series against the West Indies. In their most recent game, South Africa trounced the West Indies, winning by 284 runs.
In their first innings, South Africa put up 320 runs at the cost of 10 wickets and easily defeated the West Indies with 251 runs thanks to a brilliant effort. South Africa was led by 172 runs by Temba Bavuma and 96 runs from Aiden Markram. West Indies were dismissed for just 106 runs, mostly thanks to Gerald Coetzee’s three-wicket haul.
India triumphed in their most recent Test series against the West Indies, winning 1-0 and drawing one. India restricted West Indies to 255 runs in the first innings of the previous game, scoring 438 runs at the cost of 10 wickets. West Indies were given a target when India declared at 181 runs for the lost of two wickets in their second innings.
The match ended in a draw as West Indies finished the last day with 76 runs for the cost of two wickets, despite Mohammed Siraj’s outstanding five-wicket haul. India’s batting was supported in that match by the 121 runs scored by Virat Kohli and the 80 runs by Rohit Sharma.
India tour of South Africa 2023, 1st Test Match, India vs South Africa
Venue: SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium, Centurion
Date & Time: Tuesday, 26 December, 1:30 PM IST
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Pitch Report: The Centurion pitch is expected to be in the batter’s favour, providing a track that is favorable for scoring runs and possibly providing an opportunity for fast bowlers to make an impact. On the surface, choosing to pursuit could be a strategic benefit.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
South Africa:
Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma(c), Keegan Petersen, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne(w), Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Nandre Burger
India:
Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
