Statistical milestones at the end of the second test between India-South Africa Test at Pune
V Kohli had scored 24 fifties in India’s winning tests prior to the start of the second test and required one more fifty which would fetch him 25 fifties. His 254 not out fetched him his 25th fifty in India’s winnings tests. He became the fifth Indian batsman to score 25 or more fifties in India’s winning tests. Others are – SR Tendulkar {44}, R Dravid {38}, VVS Laxman {30} and CA Pujara {30)
AM Rahane had pouched 10 catches against South Africa at home. He pouched two catches which gave him an aggregate of 12 catches. He now shares the record or most catches by an Indian fieldsman with R Dravid. R Dravid has also pouched 12 catches at home.
AM Rahane had pouched 12 catches against South Africa. He pouched two catches which gave him an aggregate of 14 catches. He now stands third in the list of Indian fieldsmen who have pouched most catches against South Africa. Others are – R Dravid {21} and VVS Laxman {18}
India won the second test against South Africa by an innings and 137 runs providing V Kohli his 30th Test win. V Kohli became the sixth captain in the annals of Test cricket to win 30 plus tests. Others are – GC Smith {53}, RT Ponting {48}, SR Waugh {41}, CH Lloyd {36} and AR Border {32}