South Africa made history by winning their first Test series in India in 25 years, crushing India by 408 runs in the second Test at Guwahati. The Proteas chased a massive target of 549 runs, showing brilliant batting and bowling performances throughout the match. India struggled to keep up, with their top order collapsing early in both innings. South Africa’s victory marks a turning point in their cricketing rivalry and puts pressure on the Indian team ahead of future series.
South Africa’s Historic Win in Guwahati
Guwahati hosted its first-ever Test match between India and South Africa, and the occasion will be remembered for South Africa’s dominant performance. The Proteas scored 489 in their first innings, with key contributions from Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, and Tristan Stubbs. India’s bowling attack, led by Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah, managed to take some crucial wickets, but couldn’t stop the visitors from building a big lead.
India’s Top Order Collapses
India’s reply started with a fluent 58 from opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, but the rest of the batting lineup faltered against South Africa’s pace and spin. At tea on day three, India was struggling at 102 for four, unable to recover from early setbacks. South Africa’s bowlers, including Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj, kept the pressure on, making it difficult for India to post a competitive total.
Key Performances and Turning Points
- Kuldeep Yadav took three wickets for India, including the important scalp of Tristan Stubbs, but couldn’t single-handedly turn the game around.
- Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah also chipped in with one wicket each, but South Africa’s middle order held firm.
- South Africa’s fielding was sharp, with several catches and run-outs that kept India under constant pressure.
India vs South Africa Women’s World Cup Final
In another exciting match, India and South Africa faced off in the Women’s Cricket World Cup final. India emerged victorious, winning by 52 runs to claim their maiden World Cup title. Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma played crucial roles with both bat and ball, helping India create history in women’s cricket.
50-run partnership comes up between Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad
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🇮🇳121/2 in 20 overs
Can Kohli, Gaikwad make it big or will Proteas bowlers bounce back?
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What’s Next for India and South Africa?
South Africa’s win puts them in a strong position ahead of upcoming international fixtures, while India will need to regroup and address their batting and bowling issues. Both teams are set to play more matches in the coming months, with fans eagerly waiting for another thrilling encounter.
