US EditionSouth Africa Claims Historic Victory Against India With A 2-0 Series Sweep
Simon Harmer took 6/37 to lead South Africa's bowling in their 408-run win, securing their first Test series victory in India in 25 years.
- On Wednesday, South Africa beat India by 408 runs at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati to complete a 2-0 Test series sweep, concluding the two-match series on Day 5.
- After South Africa declared 260-5, they set India a 549 target fueled by Marco Jansen's 93 and Senuran Muthusamy's maiden Test 109.
- Veteran off-spinner Simon Harmer took a career-best 6/37, finishing the series as leading wicket-taker with 17 wickets at 8.94, removing Kuldeep Yadav and Rishabh Pant.
- The result leaves India with a 140 all out score, handing South Africa their first series win in India in 25 years and marking India's biggest home defeat by runs.
- Aiden Markram collected a record nine catches in Guwahati, while South African off-spinner Simon Harmer surpassed Dale Steyn as the top Test wicket-taker in India, boosting Temba Bavuma's winning momentum.
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