South Africa (408) secures a commanding victory in the inaugural Test Match against India (245 and 131) at Centurion takes 1-0 lead in two-match series
Proteas defeated India by innings and 32 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the 2 test match series.
Kohli’s innings concludes as Jansen claims the final wicket with a catch at long-on, dismissing him for 76. With no alternative but to attack the bowling, the inherent risk remains. India is all out for 131, giving South Africa a 1-0 lead. The Indians are still in search of their first Test series win in South Africa.
The Proteas showcased outstanding performances, with Dean Elgar’s remarkable 185 with the bat, and Kagiso Rabada and Nandre Burger both taking 7 wickets each. Marco Jansen also made significant contributions with both bat (84*) and ball (four wickets). These performances led Proteas to an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match series, part of the World Test Championship 2023-25.
At Tea on Day 3, Proteas led by 101 runs after taking three Indian wickets post-Lunch. Kagiso Rabada dismissed Rohit Sharma early in the second innings, while Nandre Burger claimed Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Marco Jansen cleaned up Shubman Gill, leaving India struggling at 62/3.
Earlier in the match, Proteas posted 408 all-out in their first innings, leading by 163 runs. Dean Elgar’s exceptional 185 included a crucial 111-run partnership with Marco Jansen, who remained unbeaten on 84.”
In the first innings, India posted 245, thanks to KL Rahul’s hundred. Rabada took a five-wicket haul.
Dean Elgar is named the Man of the Match
Worst Performance by India
It’s India’s worst defeat in a Test on South African soil.In December 2010, India experienced their previous most significant defeat on South African ground when South Africa secured an innings and 25-run victory in Centurion.
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