India vs South Africa 2018: 5 players who could decide the Test series

#3 Hashim Amla

South Africa v England - Second Test: Day Three

Hashim Amla is one of the most prolific run-getters in all formats of the game over the last few years. Batting at No. 3, Amla provides stability to the South African batting line-up in Tests.

In 2017, the 34-year-old has played 11 Tets and scored 942 runs. With three hundreds and four fifties, Amla averages 50 in Test cricket.

His stats are even better in home conditions. Amla averages 80.13 in Supersport Park, 48 in Newlands, and 55 in Johannesburg.

His last 4 innings in South Africa read 132, 28, 137, and 134. His ability to occupy the crease for a long time will be the key to this aggressive South African batting line up. If not dismissed early in his innings, Amla could dent India - and badly.