For India, the African country remains the only place where they have not won a Test series. Even Sri Lanka, who have never ever won a Test match in India, have won a series in the Rainbow nation - 2-0 in 2019. The last drawn Test in SA in 2016 was against New Zealand, when less than 100 overs were possible. Never won a series here so that's a big opportunity in itself that gives us excitement, courage and encouragement to do our best. Captain Temba Bavuma, inform batter Tony de Zorzi and openers Dean Elgar and Aiden Markram are expected to pose India some headache.

Source: Punch December 26, 2023 08:20 UTC