India are ready to take on South Africa in the second Test at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, starting on 3 January. The match is not going to be easy as India have not won a single Test match in Cape Town. Ahead of the match, let us look at India’s record in Cape Town.
India’s stats in Cape Town
| Matches | 6 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Loses | 4 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Ties | 0 |
| Win Percentage | 0% |
Cape Town stats ahead of 2nd IND vs SA Test
| Matches Played | 59 |
| Average Score | 241 |
| Matches Won Batting 1st | 23 |
| Matches Won Batting 2nd | 25 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 334/6 |
| Lowest Total Defended | 206 |
59 Test matches have been played at Newlands in Cape Town. The average first-inning score is 325 runs.
The team that bats first has an advantage in this ground as the second innings average scored reduces to 292.
The team batting second has won 25 matches while batting first has won 23 games. The lowest total defended here is 206.
The best individual batting score made here is 262 runs by Stephen Fleming in 2006. Similarly, the best bowling figures recorded here are 8 for 11 by John Briggs in 1899.
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India & South Africa Test record at Cape Town
| Matches | India | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 6 | 59 |
| Won | 0 | 27 |
| Lost | 4 | 21 |
South Africa has won 18 of the 43 head-to-head Test matches between India and South Africa so far. India has won 15 of these matches, with 10 ending in a tie. South Africa has a 3-2 advantage against India in the last five Test matches after winning three straight.
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