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V Kohli has an aggregate of 6800 test runs prior to the start of the second test and required 200 runs to reach 7000 runs. He scored 254 not out in the first innings of this test which fetched him an aggregate of 7054 runs. He became the seventh Indian batsman to total 7000 plus test runs. Others are –  SR Tendulkar {15921}, R Dravid {13265}, SM Gavaskar {10122}, VVS Laxman {8781},V Sehwag {8503} and S Ganguly {7212}

V Kohli has scored 18 centuries while leading India prior to the start of the second test. His 254 not out fetched him 19 centuries and he now shares the second place with RT Ponting for most centuries by a captain in the annals of test cricket. RT Ponting has also scored 19 centuries while skippering Australia. GC Smith of South Africa owns the record for most centuries by a captain in tests with 25 centuries to his credit.

V Kohli would become India’s highest run getter as captain at home if he scores 130 runs. He has an aggregate of 2297 runs prior to start of the second test. He scored 254 runs in the first innings which fetched him an aggregate of 2551 runs. He went past SM Gavaskar’s 2426 runs to own the record of highest run getter as captain at home

V Kohli also became the first Indian captain to total 2500 plus runs at home.

V Kohli has an aggregate of 2297 runs as captain at home prior to start of the second test. 203 more runs would fetch him an aggregate of 2500 runs. He scored 254 runs in the first innings which fetched him an aggregate of 2551 runs He became the first Indian captain to total 2500 runs at home. He would also become the seventh captain to total 2500 plus runs at home in the annals of test cricket. Others are – RT Ponting {3555}, AR Border {3448}, GC Smith {3380}, GS Chappell {2948}, GA Gooch {2820} and BC Lara {2743}

V Kohli has scored eight centuries at home as captain prior to the start of the second test. His 254 not out fetched him his ninth century at home and he now shares the Indian record for most century by a captain with SM Gavaskar. SM Gavaskar has scored nine centuries at home as captain. Other captains to score exact nine centuries at home are – DG Bradman {09}, MJ Clarke {09}, GA Gooch {09}, DPMD Jayawardene {09} and BC Lara {09}

V Kohli has an aggregate of 809 runs against South Africa prior to the start of the second test. He needs 191 more runs for his 1000 runs. He scored 254 not out in this game which fetched him an aggregate of 1063 runs. He became the fourth Indian batsman to total 1000 plus runs against South Africa. Others are – SR Tendulkar {1741}, V Sehwag {1306} and R Dravid {1252}

V Kohli has an aggregate of 537 runs against South Africa as captain in eight tests prior to the start of the second test. He needs 17 more runs to overhaul the aggregate of 553 runs by SR Tendulkar. He scored 254 not out in this game which fetched him an aggregate of 791 runs. He achieved the double distinction of captaining India in most tests against South Africa and also own the record for most runs by an Indian captain against South Africa, This test is the ninth test as captain against South Africa for V Kohli. He would go past SR Tendulkar and MS Dhoni who  have led India in eight tests against South Africa.

V Kohli has not registered a century against South Africa at home prior to the start of the second test. His highest score is 88 in the second innings of the Delhi Test in Dec 2015. He registered his first century against South Africa at home with his 254 not out in India’s first innings.

KA Maharaj has captured 99 wickets in his test career prior to the start of the second test. He needs one more wicket for his 100 wickets. He returned with figures of one for 196 in India’s first innings to become the 17th South African bowler to capture 100 plus wickets in Tests. The following table lists the other sixteen South African bowlers who have captured 100 plus wickets in Tests

No	Player	Span	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	Ave	5	10
1	DW Steyn	2004-2019	93	171	18608	10077	439	22.95	26	5
2	SM Pollock	1995-2008	108	202	24353	9733	421	23.11	16	1
3	M Ntini	1998-2009	101	190	20834	11242	390	28.82	18	4
4	AA Donald	1992-2002	72	129	15519	7344	330	22.25	20	3
5	M Morkel	2006-2018	86	160	16498	8550	309	27.66	8	0
6	JH Kallis	1995-2013	165	270	20172	9497	291	32.63	5	0
7	VD Philander	2011-2019	59	111	10624	4721	216	21.85	13	2
8	K Rabada	2015-2019	38	71	7052	3940	177	22.25	9	4
9	HJ Tayfield	1949-1960	37	61	13568	4405	170	25.91	14	2
10	PR Adams	1995-2004	45	76	8850	4405	134	32.87	4	1
11	TL Goddard	1955-1970	41	75	11736	3226	123	26.22	5	0
12	A Nel	2001-2008	36	69	7630	3919	123	31.86	3	1
13	PM Pollock	1961-1970	28	52	6522	2806	116	24.18	9	1
14	NAT Adcock	1953-1962	26	46	6391	2195	104	21.10	5	0
15	PL Harris	2007-2011	37	63	8809	3901	103	37.87	3	0
16	N Boje	2000-2006	43	72	8620	4265	100	42.65	3	0

KA Maharaj has captured 99 wickets in his test career prior to the start of the second test. He needed one more wicket for his 100 wickets. He returned with figures of one for 196 in India’s first innings to become the 191st bowler to capture 100 plus wickets in the annals of Test cricket.