• South Africa defeated India in the second Test to record a historic clean sweep.

  • It is South Africa's first Test series win on Indian soil since the 1999/00 season.

Fans go wild as clinical South Africa crush India in the second Test to register a historic series whitewash
South Africa beat India in the second Test (Image Source: X)

South Africa produced a performance of immense discipline and authority to thrash India by 408 runs in the second Test in Guwahati, completing a historic 2-0 series whitewash. The visitors outplayed the hosts in all departments across five days, securing their first Test series win on Indian soil since the 1999/00 season. India, chasing an improbable 549, folded for just 140 on the final day as Simon Harmer’s brilliant spell dismantled their resistance.

South Africa set the tone with a massive first-innings total

Opting to bat first on a slow but steady surface, South Africa’s top and middle order laid a strong foundation before all-rounders Senuran Muthusamy and Marco Jansen took over. Muthusamy crafted a memorable 109 while Jansen missed out on a maiden Test century by just seven runs, falling for 93. Their partnership powered the Proteas to an imposing 489.

India struggled to find momentum in response. Despite Yashasvi Jaiswal’s promising 58 and Washington Sundar’s gritty 48, the hosts were bundled out for 201. Jansen was the wrecker-in-chief, delivering a sensational spell of 6/48 that demolished India’s middle order and ensured the visitors took a commanding first-innings lead.

Proteas extend dominance by giving a massive target

Rather than enforcing the follow-on, South Africa chose to bat again and stretch their lead beyond India’s reach. The move proved tactical and effective. Tristan Stubbs showcased his growing maturity in red-ball cricket with a superb 94, missing a deserved century after a loose shot late in the innings. Tony de Zorzi added a solid 49 to keep the scoreboard moving.

Ravindra Jadeja fought hard for India, finishing with an impressive 4/62, but the visitors still posted 260/5 before declaring. This set India the colossal target of 549, leaving them with more than four sessions to survive.

India crumble under pressure on Day 5

India ended Day 4 at 21/2, battling both scoreboard pressure and a relentless South African attack. With only pride and survival to play for, the hosts walked out on Day 5 hoping to drag the game into the final session. Instead, their resistance was short-lived. Harmer took charge with a masterclass in off-spin bowling, delivering impeccable line, length and drift. His 6/37 broke India’s spine, removing key batters at regular intervals. Only brief patches of defiance came from the middle order, but the collapse was inevitable as wickets tumbled in clusters. India were eventually bowled out for 140, sealing South Africa’s mammoth 408-run victory.

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A historic moment under Temba Bavuma’s leadership

This triumph marks one of South Africa’s most memorable Test series wins abroad. Led by Temba Bavuma, the Proteas replicated their 1999/00 success with another 2-0 sweep in India — a feat few teams have managed. Their composed batting, disciplined bowling, and sharp fielding defined a tour where they consistently outperformed the hosts. For India, the series raised questions about batting depth, bowling execution, and adaptability under pressure, leaving the team management with plenty to ponder ahead of future assignments.

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