South Africa inflict 408-run loss on India, take series 2-0

GUWAHATI: (Nov 26) Off-spinner Simon Harmer picked a six-wicket haul as South Africa defeated India by 408 runs in the second Test to complete a 2-0 series whitewash here on Wednesday.

The loss marks another embarrassing chapter in India’s Test history as it was their biggest loss in terms of runs. It was South Africa’s first series win in India in 25 years.

Chasing an improbable 549-run target, Ravindra Jadeja waged a lone battle, scoring an 87-ball 54.