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Proteas Humiliate India: First Series Win in 25 Years!
26 Nov
Summary
- South Africa achieved a historic 2-0 series whitewash over India.
- Marco Jansen delivered an outstanding all-round performance.
- Simon Harmer was named Player of the Series with 17 wickets.
South Africa achieved a historic 2-0 Test series whitewash against India, culminating in a commanding 408-run victory in Guwahati. The Proteas posted a formidable first-innings total of 489, bolstered by centuries from Senuran Muthusamy and Marco Jansen. India's batting faltered in both innings, managing only 201 and 140.
Marco Jansen was instrumental, contributing with the bat and securing a six-wicket haul in India's first innings. The Proteas then set a daunting target of 549. Despite a fight from Ravindra Jadeja, India was bowled out for 140 on the final day.
Simon Harmer's exceptional bowling, with a match total of nine wickets and 17 in the series, earned him Player of the Series. This victory represents South Africa's first Test series triumph on Indian soil in a quarter-century, marking a significant achievement.
