US EditionIndia vs South Africa Highlights 2nd Test Day 5: Harmer's 6/37 Helps SA Crush India by 408 Runs, Complete 2-0 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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India Vs South Africa 2nd Test: SA Beat IND By 408 Runs In Guwahati To Seal Series After 25 Years
India suffered defeats in Kolkata and in Guwahati with South African spinner Simon Harmer being the most impressive of the bowlers alongside Marco Jansen, who also troubled the Indian batters
India Slips to 5th in World Test Championship Standings, Ranks Below Pakistan
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. This marks just the second time that they have achieved a Test series win in the country after 2000. Meanwhile, the loss by 408 runs marks India's heaviest defeat (by margin of runs) in Test cricket, as per ICC. Sports News | India Slips to 5th in World Test Championship Standings, Ranks Below Pakistan.
Following the record-breaking series-breaking 408-run defeat against South Africa in the Guwahati Test, Team India's management has come under fire from several prominent cricketers. Team India suffered a 408-run defeat in Guwahati. Following the defeat and 0-2 whitewash, several cricketers, including Anil Kumble, have questioned Team India's strategy.
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