South Africa scripted a historic 2-0 series whitewash over India after clinching the second Test in Guwahati by 408 runs, wrapping up the match inside the first session on Day 5. India, chasing an improbable 549, folded for 140 in 63.5 overs, continuing their batting struggles from the first innings.
With this defeat, India have now suffered their third-ever Test series whitewash, a rare but telling reminder of their struggles in overseas red-ball tours.
India never looked in the chase
Resuming at 73/5, India required 476 runs, but the collapse unfolded rapidly. Rishabh Pant, after showing early intent, edged Simon Harmer to slip. Harmer went on to dismantle India’s middle order, finishing with 4 wickets in the innings and 8 in the match, exploiting India’s heavy left-handed lineup with precision.
Ravindra Jadeja provided the only notable resistance with a gritty 54 off 87, but he too fell to Keshav Maharaj, who removed him with sharp turn and bounce.
A spectacular finish: Siraj falls to a stunner
The final wicket summed up India’s match — Mohammed Siraj’s dismissal came off an unbelievable running catch by Marco Jansen at midwicket, sending the South Africans into wild celebrations. Siraj’s wicket sealed India’s defeat at 140 all out, confirming South Africa’s dominating sweep.
Bowling figures (India 2nd innings):
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Simon Harmer: 23-6-37-6
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Keshav Maharaj: 12.5-1-37-2
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Marco Jansen: 15-7-23-1
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Senuran Muthusamy: 7-1-21-1
Series summary:
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1st Test (Kolkata): South Africa won inside three days
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2nd Test (Guwahati): South Africa won by 408 runs
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Series result: South Africa win 2–0
This is South Africa’s most dominant red-ball performance against India in over a decade, with Harmer and Jansen emerging as standout performers across both matches.
