This series win marks South Africa's second series win in Asia in two years. Their Bangladesh series win last year was their first series win in Asia since 2014, followed by a 1-1 draw against Pakistan earlier this year.
South Africa secured a resounding 408-run victory over India in the second and final Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, thanks to outstanding performances from Simon Harmer (6/37), Senuran Muthusamy's maiden Test century (109), and brilliant contributions from Tristan Stubbs
South Africa secured a resounding 408-run victory over India in the second and final Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, thanks to outstanding performances from Simon Harmer (6/37), Senuran Muthusamy's maiden Test century (109), and brilliant contributions from Tristan Stubbs
Simon Harmer's six-wicket haul, Senuran Muthuswamy's maiden Test century, Tristan Stubbs and Marco Jansen's brilliant outing have ensured South Africa registered a massive 408-run win over India in the second and final Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday.
After Proteas put up a gigantic 489 on the board in the first innings after opting to bat first, India sank to a 288-run deficit after being bundled out for 201 runs. Proteas piled up 260 more runs in 2nd innings for the loss of five wickets before declaring with a lead of 548 runs.
At the stroke of lunch, South Africa were 220/4, with Tristan Zorzi (60*) and Wiaan Mulder (29*) unbeaten, stitching a vital 42-run stand of 71 deliveries for the fifth wicket on Day 4 of the ongoing second and final Test in Guwahati.
Stubbs praised India's bowling, particularly Kuldeep Yadav, who dismissed him with a well-placed delivery. He emphasised the importance of first-innings runs and hoped for a long batting stint from the middle order (Verreynne and Muthusamy) to set up a strong position for South Africa.
At the end of the second session on Day 1, Proteas are 156/2 in 55 overs, with Temba Bavuma (36* off 86 balls) and Tristan Stubbs (32* off 82 balls) staying solid at the crease.