The three-Test series between India and South Africa is starting from 26 December. Team India is eyeing to win the series for the first time against the African team. Veteran batsman Cheteshwar Pujara after reaching there called Team India a contender to win the series. He said that fast bowlers will play an important role in this. Pujara may have described Team India as a contender but the figures are contrary to this.
In 29 years, the Indian team went to South Africa seven times, but so far the series has not been successful in its name. Under the captaincy of Virat Kohli, Team India will take to the field to end that drought. Looking at the record of the last four years, the figures are in favor of the African team.
Africa team defeated Australia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka After winning the series against India in the year 2018, South Africa has trampled three big teams on their home ground. He has defeated Australia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Before that, there was also a series defeat against Sri Lanka. He was defeated 3-1 by a strong team like England in the four-Test series.
South Africa have played 15 Test matches at home ground since India's last tour. During this his record has been excellent. It is a matter of happiness for the cricket lovers that all the matches have yielded results. Nine Test matches in 15 were won by the African team. He had to face defeat in six matches.
India could win only 3 test matches in 29 years Talking about India's record, he has played 20 Test matches in South Africa in 29 years since 1992. He has won only three matches. Team India has lost in 10 matches and 7 matches have been drawn.
After looking at these figures, it is clear that the African team, which looks weak on paper, is still strong on the home ground. They have strong bowlers like Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi while Quinton de Kock, Dean Elgar, Russi van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma are strong. In such a situation, to win the series, India will have a challenge to repeat its performance in Australia and England.
IND vs SA: Boxing Day Test between India and South Africa without spectators: Report
Johannesburg. The first Test (India vs South Africa) between India and South Africa starting on December 26 will be played without spectators, as the host cricket board is not selling tickets due to the spread of the Omicron variant of the corona virus. The 'News24' website, quoting the Afrikaans-language weekly newspaper 'Report', said that due to Corona restrictions, the government has allowed entry to only 2000 fans, due to which only certain people will be able to watch the match in the stadium. So far, tickets for the second Test, starting here from January 3, are also not being sold.
The stadium's Twitter account said, "No announcement has been made regarding the sale of tickets for the second Test between India and South Africa (IND vs SA). It is not yet clear whether the audience will be allowed entry or not. An announcement will be made when the time comes." Cases of corona infection (Covid-19) have increased in South Africa for some time. Due to this, the remaining matches of the domestic tournament four-day franchise series were postponed.
The Indian team has been staying at the resort since its arrival here on December 16, which is fully booked for them. The third Test will be held in Cape Town from January 11. This series is taking place amid the increasing threat of Kovid-19 after the emergence of Omicron variants last month. The country has seen a spurt in the number of Kovid-19 cases in the last few weeks. The tour was already in serious doubt due to the prevailing situation, but the boards of both the countries agreed to go ahead with it.
Let us inform that Team India has started practice for the Boxing Day Test starting from 26 December. The Indian team sweated profusely in Centurion. Along with drill, players have also practiced bowling and batting in the nets. The Indian team has a golden opportunity to create history in the upcoming series, because in the last 29 years, the team has not won a single Test series on South African soil. Under Kohli's leadership, the team will try to win the series.
The three-match Test series will start at Centurion from December 26 to 30. After this, the second match will be held in Johannesburg from January 3 to 7. The third and final Test will be held in Cape Town from January 11 to 15.
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