Match Details
Dat e: December 26-30, 2023
Time: 1:30 pm IST
Venue: SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium, Centurion
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Match Preview
After recording an ODI series triumph against South Africa, the Indian cricket team is set to play a two-match Test series against the Proteas. The series will start with a Boxing Day Test in Centurion. After sharing the T20I series victory and winning the ODI series, the Indian cricket team will aim for its first-ever Test victory in South Africa. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India will aim to script history and solidify themselves as the leading team in the World Test Championship 2023-25 points table.
Toss Prediction
India and South Africa share a rich and intense rivalry in the Test format. Both teams have clashed against each other in 42 Tests. In the last five encounters between both sides, the Indian skipper came on top in all toss wars. We think Rohit Sharma will win the toss battle in the upcoming match and extend the tally to 6-0 against South African captain Temba Bavuma.
Win Possibility
India and South Africa have played 42 Test matches, where the formers registered victory in 15 games. However, India have never managed to win even a single Test in South Africa. The upcoming series will undoubtedly be a huge challenge for the Rohit Sharma-led squad. But we think Sharma and his men would be hopeful to turn things around this time. India have made it to the final of two World Test Championships, which would boost them as they take on their Proteas rivals.
Team News
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been ruled out of the Test series due to a finger injury. Abhimanyu Easwaran, who is currently part of the India A squad has been named as Gaikwad’s replacement as the reserve opener. On the other hand, former India skipper Virat Kohli returned to India due to a family emergency but will join the squad ahead of the Boxing Day Test in Centurion.
Predicted Powerplay Score and Average First Inning Score
The SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium, Centurion has hosted 28 Test matches. The average first-inning score of the ground is 329 and considering this as well as the fast track pitch, we think that the first-inning score of the forthcoming fixture will be somewhere between 320-350.
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