Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is confident that India will win against South Africa for the first time in a Test series.
The Indian cricket team has been one of the most consistent teams over the past few decades, dominating almost every other team regardless of the conditions. However, South Africa is a frontier that the Indian team is yet to cross in Tests. No Indian team has yet managed to win a Test series in South Africa. However, Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar believes that India has a high chance of winning the IND vs SA Test series.
After the three-match IND vs SA ODI series, India will play two Tests against South Africa. The first Test will be played on December 26 and the second Test on January 3.
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Gavaskar felt that if South Africa pacers Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada miss the Test series, India will be able to score over 400 runs consistently and win their first Test series.
“Of course. Look at South Africa, they lost their two best bowlers. Neither Nortje nor Rabada. This means that the Indian team, if they play reasonably, should score 400, which is over 400 runs without any major problems . Yes, it will be a little difficult at first, when the ball is bright red and bouncing. But that’s what Test cricket is for. That’s why you have five days. They need to bat well. S If they continue to score 300 and 500, they will give their bowlers enough chances to beat the South African in both overs. he says in an interview on Star Sports.
India started the IND vs SA ODI series in style on Sunday, winning the first ODI by 8 wickets. Arshdeep Singh played a major role with the ball and scored five goals. Sai Sudharsan and Shreyas Iyer scored half-centuries, chasing a total of 116, easily turning the series in India’s favor.
