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India suffer heaviest defeat as South Africa complete series sweep

India suffer heaviest defeat as South Africa complete series sweep

Summary

South Africa defeated India by 408 runs in the second Test match, completing a 2-0 series sweep in Guwahati. This defeat marks India's heaviest loss in terms of runs in Test cricket.

Key Facts

  • South Africa won the second Test in Guwahati, India, by 408 runs.
  • This victory gave South Africa a 2-0 series win against India.
  • It's the first series South Africa has won in India since 2000.
  • India's previous heaviest Test defeat was by 342 runs to Australia in 2004.
  • South Africa declared their second innings at 260-5, setting India a target of 549 runs.
  • India was bowled out for 140 runs, with Ravindra Jadeja scoring 54.
  • Simon Harmer from South Africa took six wickets in India's second innings.
  • Aiden Markram from South Africa took a record nine catches during the match.
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