India slumped to their biggest defeat in Test history on Wednesday as South Africa wrapped up a commanding 408-run win in Guwahati, sealing a 2–0 series whitewash. Chasing a mammoth 549, India were bowled out for just 140, with only Ravindra Jadeja fighting back with a gritty half-century.
India’s Dominance at Home Takes Another Hit
In a span of just over 12 months, India have now lost two home Test series — a shocking slide for a team that once went a decade without losing a single series on home soil. South Africa, the reigning World Test champions, outplayed India across both matches and secured their first series win in India since 2000.
The Kolkata Test ended inside three days, and Guwahati saw an even more brutal finish as India folded without resistance.
Harmer Leads the Final-Day Demolition
India began Day 5 at 27/2, but their hopes evaporated quickly. Simon Harmer struck early, clean bowling nightwatchman Kuldeep Yadav for 5. What followed was an unrelenting collapse as Harmer ran through the batting order, finishing with 6/37, while India crumbled in 63.5 overs.
The pitch at Barsapara offered fair conditions for those with solid technique, and South Africa’s bowlers — both pacers and spinners — made full use of it.
Jadeja Fights Alone as India Fall Apart
While wickets tumbled at one end, Ravindra Jadeja stood tall. His determined 54 was the lone bright spot in an otherwise bleak scorecard. He eventually stepped out and was stumped off Keshav Maharaj (2/37), extinguishing India’s faint hopes of stretching the game.
A Catch That Summed Up South Africa’s Brilliance
The final moment of the match symbolised South Africa’s dominance. Mohammed Siraj attempted an aerial shot, only for Marco Jansen to sprint back from mid-on and pluck a stunning one-handed catch. His teammates swarmed him as India’s defeat was sealed — emphatic, clinical, and unforgettable.
South Africa are now the only visiting team to whitewash India in multiple home Test series, underlining their historic achievement.
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