SA claim first Test series win in India since 2000
What's the story
In a historic feat, South Africa routed India 2-0 in the two-match Test series after winning in Guwahati. The Proteas won the 2nd Test after successfully defending 548. They bowled India out for 140 on the final day. The first-ever Test match at Barsapara Cricket Stadium was marked by Senuran Muthusamy's ton as well as splendid spells from Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer.
Match
A look at match summary
Electing to bat, SA racked up a mammoth 489 on the back of Muthusamy's ton and 93 from Jansen. Kuldeep Yadav took four wickets. India perished for 201, with Jansen taking a record six-wicket haul. SA refrained from enforcing the follow-on and declared on 260/5 in the second innings. Chasing an improbable 549, India lost by 408 runs. Harmer shone with a five-wicket haul.
Century
Maiden Test century for Muthusamy
An incredible century from lower-order batter Muthusamy laid the foundation for South Africa's win. With SA down to 246/6, he slammed 109 off 206 balls (10 fours and 2 sixes). He shared valuable stands with Kyle Verreynne and Jansen, powering SA past 400. With this being the maiden Test match in Guwahati, Muthusamy made history. He is the first-ever centurion at this venue.
Feats
Muthusamy attains these feats
According to Cricbuzz, Muthusamy is the third South African batter with a Test century from No. 7 or lower against India, joining Quinton de Kock (111, Visakhapatnam, 2019) and Lance Klusener (102*, Cape Town, 1997). Muthusamy is also the fifth SA player with a Test century at No. 7 or lower in Asia. He has joined de Kock, JP Duminy, Wiaan Mulder, and Verreynne.
Jansen
Joint-most sixes against India in a Test innings
Jansen, known for his handy knocks, propelled the Proteas to 489. Batting at No. 9, he slammed a 91-ball 93 (6 fours and 7 sixes). According to ESPNcricinfo, Jansen raced to his fourth half-century in Test cricket. He also recorded his career-best score. Jansen now has the joint-most sixes against India in a Test innings, with Pakistan's Shahid Afridi (7 vs India, Lahore, 2006).
Fifer
Record fifer for Jansen
After displaying batting skills, Jansen battered India with the ball. He took 6/48 in 19.5 overs as India were bowled out for 201. According to Cricbuzz, Jansen is the fourth South African pacer with a Test five-wicket haul in India, joining Lance Klusener, Dale Steyn, and Kyle Abbott. Jansen now has the third-best innings figures (6/48) for a Proteas pacer in India
Feats
Other feats attained by Jansen
Jansen now has the fourth-best innings returns for a left-arm pacer in Tests in India, behind England's John Lever (7/46, Delhi, 1976), Australia's Geoff Dymock (7/67, Kanpur, 1979), and Australia's Alan Davidson (7/93, Kanpur, 1959). Jansen is just the third visiting player with a fifer and a 50-plus score in a Test in India since 2000, joining Nicky Boje (SA) and Jason Holder (WI).
Information
SA claim series win
As mentioned, South Africa won their first Test series in India since March 2000 when they beat India 2-0. This was SA's only series victory in the nation in Test history.