In the 14 Test matches he has played against South Africa so far, Virat Kohli has amassed 1236 runs at an impressive average of 56.18. On the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs for India versus South Africa in Test matches, Virat is ranked fourth. Rahul Dravid would trail in the first test match if Kohli manages to score 16 runs.
India and South Africa will begin their two-match Test series on December 26. Team India, led by captain Rohit Sharma, is set to arrive in South Africa with the goal of breaking the 31-year drought this time around. Virat Kohli will have the primary responsibility for leading the Indian squad.
King Kohli has a great track record and a plenty of experience playing in the host nation. In a unique situation in this series, Virat will also have a fantastic chance to surpass Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag.
Record of Sehwag-Dravid will be destroyed
In actuality, Virat Kohli has amassed 1236 runs at a solid average of 56.18 in the 14 Test matches he has played against South Africa thus far. On the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs for India versus South Africa in Test matches, Virat is ranked fourth. In this regard, Kohli would surpass Rahul Dravid if he manages to score 16 runs in the opening test match. Against South Africa, Dravid has amassed 1252 runs in total.
When it comes to most runs scored for India in Test matches versus South Africa, Virender Sehwag’s name comes in second. Over the course of 15 test matches against South Africa, Viru has amassed 1306 runs. That implies that Kohli will surpass Sehwag if he gets 70 runs in Centurion.
Sachin’s record will also be scrutinized
Virat Kohli will be aiming for Sachin Tendulkar’s impressive record as well. The Indian batsman with the most runs scored in Test matches versus South Africa is Sachin Tendulkar. In 25 Test matches against South Africa, Sachin has amassed 1741 runs at an average of 42.46. Virat has to score 505 runs or more in two test matches to pass Sachin. Given Kohli’s impressive track record in the nation of his host, this mission doesn’t seem all that tough.
