India vs South Africa | Top 5 batsmen who can score the most runs in this series

#1 Virat Kohli

As usual, there will be a lot expected of Virat Kohli in the series

Undisputedly India’s most consistent and best batsmen in home conditions, Virat Kohli has the extra burden of scoring heaps of runs apart from captaining the team. Considered in the elite group of four (Joe Root, Kane Williamson & Steven Smith), the Indian skipper will have to be at his best considering the Test Championships in mind.

Kohli scored a glorious 153 at Centurion in the 2nd Test which ended on a losing note. With only two half-centuries to his name against the West Indies, an unlike-Kohli like performance can well be turned into a spectators delight against the Proteas.

#Special Mention-Ajinkya Rahane

County stint and the West Indies tour has given Rahane much needed confidence

Ajinkya Rahane is in red hot form coming into the Freedom series and battling Indian pitches might well be the boost he requires to get his mojo back. India vice-captain will be hoping to make the best of the successful West Indies tour, registering scores of 81, 102 and 64* in 2 Tests.