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South Africa Sweeps India in Historic Test Series Victory

11/27/2025

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Summary

South Africa Dominates India

South Africa sealed a 2-0 Test series sweep against India by winning the second Test by 408 runs in Guwahati on Nov 26, 2025, marking South Africa's first series victory in India in 25 years.
Simon Harmer took 6-37 in the second innings as India collapsed for 140 while chasing 549.
India have lost two consecutive home series, while South Africa's balanced attack reinforces their status as world Test champions.

Summary

South Africa Sets Challenge

South Africa declared their second innings at 269-5, setting India 549 to win in the second Test at Guwahati.
Tristan Stubbs scored 94 as South Africa took a 1-0 series lead.
India fell to 27-2 with Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer taking key wickets.
Ravindra Jadeja took 4-62 for India.
India must bat through the final day to salvage a draw.

History

Historical Context

South Africa's cricket team, reinstated in 1991 after years of isolation due to apartheid, faced India in a historic Test series in 1996, marking their first series win on Indian soil. The 2-1 victory highlighted a shift in cricket dynamics, as South Africa emerged as a formidable force, ultimately leading to their 2025 World Test Championship win, reinforcing their status as world champions.

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South Africa Dominates India

South Africa sealed a 2-0 Test series sweep against India by winning the second Test by 408 runs in Guwahati on Nov 26, 2025, marking South Africa's first series victory in India in 25 years.
Simon Harmer took 6-37 in the second innings as India collapsed for 140 while chasing 549.
India have lost two consecutive home series, while South Africa's balanced attack reinforces their status as world Test champions.

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