South Africa wrapped up a memorable Test tour of India with a commanding victory in the second Test, sealing a 2\u20130 sweep and securing only their second-ever Test series triumph on Indian soil, the first since the landmark win in 2000.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The margin of defeat was sobering for the hosts. India\u2019s 408-run loss stands as the heaviest in their Test history, a result that also dents their early campaign in the WTC 2025\u201327 cycle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The WTC standings also take a sharp turn as the emphatic win tightens South Africa\u2019s grip near the top of the points table. With 36 points from four matches, the reigning champions climbed to a 75 points percentage, strengthening their hold on second place behind Australia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India, in contrast, slipped to fifth position, overtaken by Pakistan, and their PCT dropped to 48.15.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The series decider in Guwahati began uncertainly for South Africa, but Senuran Muthusamy\u2019s gritty century (109) and Marco Jansen\u2019s near-ton (93) transformed their first innings into an imposing 489. Jansen then carried his momentum into the bowling attack, ripping through India for figures of 6\/48 as the hosts mustered only 201.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Choosing rest over enforcement of the follow-on, South Africa batted again and pushed the lead beyond reach, and Tristan Stubbs\u2019 composed 94 headlined their 260\/5 before the declaration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Off-spinner Simon Harmer, already the star of the previous Test in Kolkata, delivered another masterclass. After taking 3\/64 earlier in the match, he dismantled India on the final day to complete with a 6\/37.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Choosing rest over enforcement of the follow-on, South Africa batted again and pushed the lead beyond reach, and Tristan Stubbs\u2019 composed 94 headlined their 260\/5 before the declaration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Aiden Markram added further gloss to South Africa\u2019s performance with two outstanding catches, underscoring a disciplined fielding effort from the touring side.<\/p>\r\n\r\n