Two of the biggest Test powerhouses, India and South Africa, are ready to lock horns in a Test series that guarantees to be enthralling. Considering the valuable points of the World Test Championship this series holds special importance for both sides. Well in this article we will take a look at the top 3 contenders who will be battling hard to emerge as the highest run scorer in this cracker of a series.
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli became only the second Indian captain to smash a Test century on South African soil when he played a brilliant 153-run knock in 2018. He has a phenomenal track record in South Africa and the former Indian captain will be one of the major factors for India to win this test series. To win a Test series in South Africa for the first time in their history, The Indian team needs the former captain to step up, and when the occasion is big Virat Kohli needs no second invitation.
Dean Elgar
Former South African Test captain Dean Elgar has announced his decision to retire from international cricket after this test series against India. The fact that he will be playing his last test series will be a big motivation for the experienced South African opener to perform at the best of his potential. In the last test series against India, he played a crucial role in overturning the lead and winning the series after going down 1-0. Elgar ended up as the second-highest run-getter in that series and the Indian team should be cautious of the South African opener who will be on his last ride.
Rohit Sharma
The one player for whom this Test series matters the most is the Indian Captain Rohit Sharma. After a shocking defeat in the World Cup final Rohit has a point to prove and he will be desperate to win the toughest test series for India. In the last few years, he has been one of the most consistent batters for India in test cricket and the team would count on the skipper to perform with the bat. This will be a big challenge for Rohit as well, both as a captain and batter, but the Indian captain knows how to overcome adversities.