Virat Kohli’s last series with the India cricket team was the IND vs SA Test series in 2021–22. The former skipper had already been struggling in Test cricket since 2020 and had decided to call it quits on the leadership. However, Virat Kohli has roared back in 2023 with 2 centuries and 557 runs in his name in 7 matches.
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has backed King Kohli, claiming that he has rekindled the fire within himself. Recounting his struggles with the bat last time, Manjrekar stated that he’d be angry about his failures last time and that it’ll bode well for India in the IND vs SA Test series.
“I see Kohli doing his own few things. He is going to get fired up. The last trip to South Africa, he did not get a big one, and Kohli has had to work harder for Test runs recently. When Virat Kohli is all fired up and angry, that’s the sight I like,” the commentator said while speaking about Kohli on Star Sports.
Virat Kohli Test record in South Africa
The Indian stalwart has played seven Tests in South Africa. He has smashed 719 at an outstanding average of 51.35. He has the highest score of 153, with two centuries and three half-centuries.
| Matches | Runs | Average | HS | 100s | 50s |
| 7 | 719 | 51.35 | 153 | 2 | 3 |
Virat Kohli Test record vs South Africa
Virat Kohli has an excellent record against South Africa in Test cricket. He has played 14 matches and scored 1236 runs with an average of 56.18. His highest score also came against Proteas with an unbeaten 254. Kohli has bagged three centuries and four fifties against them.
| Matches | Runs | Average | HS | 100s | 50s |
| 14 | 1236 | 56.18 | 254* | 3 | 4 |
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