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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