India will square off against South Africa in a three-match T20I series, starting September 28 (Wednesday).
Since the time Kohli returned from a break, the right-handed batter has been in ominous form, scoring his maiden T20I century in the process.
In the 3rd T20I against Australia, Kohli rolled back the clock and displayed shades of his vintage self as he mastered the run chase for India once again.
The maverick batter scored a stylish half-century (63 runs off 48 balls) and helped India clinch the three-match series 2-1 against the Baggy Greens.
India will hope for Kohli to continue his form against the Proteas as the Men in Blue eye first home T20I series win against Temba Bavuma's men
The battle between Kohli and South Africa's premier pacer Kagiso Rabada would be a fascinating contest to watch.
Whenever Kohli has faced Rabada in T20s, the latter has enjoyed more success than probably any other bowler in the shortest format of the game.
In 10 T20 innings, Rabada has dismissed Kohli four times in 35 balls. The Indian batter has managed to score only 39 runs against Rabada.
In 4 T20I innings, Rabada has dismissed Kohli once in 11 deliveries. The Indian batter has managed to score only 12 runs off Rabada.