One of the batting mainstays of the South African middle order, Faf du Plessis has proved an able successor to the legendary Jacques Kallis, albeit only with the bat. However, unlike his school friend AB de Villiers, Faf didn't exactly take the swift route to the national side and came into the team only when his Kolpak deal with Lancashire had expired. The former's stonewalling 110* to save the Adelaide Test catapulted him to instant stardom and established him as one of the key members of the Protea side. Later appointed full-time captain of the team, Du Plessis has emerged as a natural leader, especially in Tests. But given the long list of disappointments faced by South Africa at World Cups, Faf's credentials would be carved in stone if he can lead his team to glory in the marquee event.
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Markram, 23, will bat at number four for de Villiers who has been ruled out of the first three ODIs due to a finger injury.
The mega player auctions of the IPL will be held on February 27 and 28 in Bengaluru, the last two days of the third and final Test between India and South Africa.
South Africa have managed to build important partnerships - du Plessis and de Villiers putting on 114 runs in the 1st innings in Cape Town, and then De Villiers and Elgar stitching 141 in the 2nd innings at Centurion Test - which made the difference.
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Meanwhile, South Africa have already sealed the three-match series, after winning the first Test in Cape Town by 72 runs and the second Test in Centurion by 135 runs.
The Proteas' skipper also expressed concerns about the Centurion pitch and compared it to the raging turners in the 2015 series in the sub-continent conditions.
If South Africa commit another minor over-rate breach in a Test within 12 months of this offence with du Plessis as captain, it will be deemed a second offence by du Plessis and he will face a suspension.
According to South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis, the hosts were pretty much on top of India in all five days of the game.
Debutant Lungi Ngidi emerged as the newest fast-bowling nemesis that India discovered as he snared six scalps for a mere 39 runs. He replaced injured pacer Dale Steyn in the second Test.
Morkel said the game will have an outcome despite the loss of time today due to rain and bad light.
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India's record of nine consecutive series victories will be on the line from Saturday after the hosts took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series in Cape Town.
Faf du Plessis kissed on Kagiso Rabada’s forehead after the pacer took the wicket of Hardik Pandya in the first innings of Cape Town Test.
Steyn drew a massive applause from spectators for each of his blocks during his five-minute unbeaten stay at the crease on day four of the Cape Town Test against India on Monday.
Du Plessis further said that they would have liked a total of 350 runs as the 208-run target made the hosts nervous at lunchtime on day four of the Cape Town Test.
South Africa beat top-ranked India by 72 runs in the first Test on Monday, forcing out the best side in the world for just 135 on the fourth day at Newlands in Cape Town on Monday.
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The SA batting coach lauded the Indian bowling attack but felt that it was de Villiers and the skipper who shifted the course after they stepped foot onto the field.
The South African captain stressed that they have options to cater to conditions irrespective of where they are playing.
The biggest selection dilemma for South Africa and Du Plessis is their pace spearhead Dale Steyn, who is fit and available for selection in the first Test at Newlands after spending a year on the sidelines due to injury.
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