India will take on South Africa for the second Test of the 3-match series starting from October 10, at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune.
Virat Kohli is all set to become the second captain to lead India in 50 Tests. On the other hand, Maharashtra Cricket Stadium, Pune is one of three home venues where India have lost their only Test.
India have played only once at Pune so far, against Australia in 2016-17. They lost by 333 runs. Steve O'Keefe was named Player of the Match for taking 6/35 in each innings.
The series is on the line, but while all is well with India, South Africa have plenty to consider.
India are now a full 100 points clear at the top of the table, ahead of second-placed New Zealand.
The first Test of the three-match series between India and South Africa is set to be concluded at Visakhapatnam on October 6
South Africa have nine wickets left, and they have to survive a fifth day track against R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.
The first Test of the 3-match series between India and South Africa will continue at Visakhapatnam on October 5.
South Africa make India work for advantage, but India still hold the cards in first Test.
The first Test of the 3-match series between India and South Africa will continue at Visakhapatnam on October 4.