SA vs IND, 1st Test 2021: Virat Kohli opts to bat, Rahane plays ahead of Shreyas Iyer
SA vs IND, 1st Test 2021: India skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat first in the first Test of the three-match series against South Africa here at the SuperSport Park, Centurion on Sunday.
At the time of the toss, Kohli said: "We will bat first. Runs on the board playing away home have been our strength. The pitch tends to quicken up here on Day 2-3. Our success away from home started from the series we played here last time. A very challenging place to play."
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"South African unit always strong and they know the conditions. The prep has been wonderful. Quite lucky to get the center-wicket practice. Siraj, Shami, Bumrah, Ashwin, and Thakur are the all-rounder," he added.
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India has never won a Test series in South Africa and Kohli would look to create history on the Proteas turf.