South Africa shocked India with a dominant 408-run victory in the Guwahati Test, ending a 25-year drought by claiming their first Test win on Indian soil since 2000.
After choosing to bat, South Africa set the tone with a strong total of 489. India faltered in response, managing only 201 and handing the visitors a commanding 288-run lead.
South Africa tightened their grip by declaring at 260/5 in the second innings, leaving India facing a steep chase. The pressure proved too much as the hosts collapsed again, bowled out for just 140.
The emphatic win not only marks a historic breakthrough for South Africa but also delivers a rare setback to India’s long-standing dominance at home.
