South Africa defeated India by 408 runs in the second Test played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati and handed the hosts their biggest loss through runs of their test history. The result was that South Africa completed a 2-0 series victory which was their first victory in a series of Tests on Indian ground since 2000.
India in pursuit of the target of 549 they were defeated by 140 on the last day. Simon Harmer led South Africa’s bowling having figures of 6/37 ending with nine wickets in the game. Ravindra Jadeja top-scored for India in the second innings, scoring 54, however the other batting line-up did not provide any resistance.
Match Summary
South Africa posted 489 in the opening innings, and then recovered by a pivotal partnership with Senuran Muthusamy, and Marco Jansen after being reduced to 247/6. India came back with 201 but having a difficult time against Jansen who caused problems by bouncing and swerving.
Batting in a second session, South Africa declared their second innings at 260/5 and set India an ambitious goal of 549 run. South Africa never seemed at ease when they chased, losing wickets regularly on a surface that provided twist and bounce that was uneven. Harmer’s spell ruined both the Indian upper and middle orders.
Scorecard Overview
South Africa 1st Innings: 489 India 1st Innings: 201 South Africa 2nd Innings: 260/5 declared India 2nd Innings: 140
Results: South Africa won by 408 runs
Series: South Africa win by 2-0
Key Performers
- Simon Harmer 9 wickets, 6/37 at the end of second innings. throughout the match
- Marco Jansen an all-round player, bringing crucial wickets and partnerships-building runs
- Ravindra Jadeja 54. He is the sole Indian batter to reach fifty in the second innings of the game.
India’s Biggest Test Defeats (By Runs)
- 408 runs vs South Africa, 2025
- 342 runs vs Australia, 2004
- 341 runs vs Pakistan, 2006
- 337 runs vs Australia, 2007
- 333 runs vs Australia, 2017
- 329 runs vs South Africa, 1996
Series Outcome
Guwahati’s defeat confirmed India’s fifth defeat at home over the course of their seven Tests. This was one of their worst seasons at home in a number of years. South Africa’s victory marked their first victory in the Test series in India in over 25 years, and was only their second series win in India.
