India vs South Africa 2019: 3 Reasons to eagerly look forward to the Test series

Virat Kohli and co are about to embark on yet another home season

#1 The battle between Virat Kohli and Kagiso Rabada

It's always a pleasure to watch the best in the business go up against each other. Virat Kohli and Kagiso Rabada will face off against each other in the three-test series. Arguably, the best batsman across all formats Kohli would want to control this matchup against Rabada.

Without Jasprit Bumrah in India's squad, fans would miss out on seeing two world-class bowlers operate in the same game.

After losing out on his top spot from the ICC Test Rankings, it will be an added incentive for India's skipper to put up some big scores apart from leading and ensuring that his side performs well in favourable home conditions.

Kagiso Rabada had a fantastic IPL for Delhi Capitals earlier this year, but couldn't follow it up in the World Cup. He was well below his regular best in the big tournament.

He is fit and raring to go now and with Dale Steyn having retired from the longest form of the game, Rabada would be the leader of the bowling attack. He is a bowler who is capable of ripping through oppositions even on dull, placid pitches.

The battle between the likes of Rabada and Philander against India's top order would be intriguing to see. But the main focus will be the Kohli- Rabada face off. Who will come out tops?

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