South Africa produced one of their finest overseas performances, whitewashing India 2-0 to secure their first Test series win in India in 25 years.

The second Test ended in a humiliating 408-run defeat for the hosts, leaving Indian fans stunned and sending shockwaves through the cricketing world.

Chasing a daunting 549-run target, India’s batting lineup collapsed for just 140 runs in the second innings. Ravindra Jadeja was the lone standout, scoring a resilient 54, but it was far from enough to salvage the match. South African off-spinner Simon Harmer wreaked havoc, taking 6 wickets in the final innings and finishing the match with 9 wickets overall, earning the Player of the Series award.

The visitors dominated from the start, amassing 489 runs in the first innings, highlighted by a brilliant century from lower-order batter Senuran Muthusamy. South Africa declared their second innings at 260 for 5, setting India an almost impossible target they never approached.

In the first innings, Marco Jansen delivered a devastating spell, taking 6 Indian wickets and restricting the hosts to 201 runs, giving South Africa a commanding advantage early on.

For his all-round impact and match-defining bowling, Marco Jansen was named Player of the Match, setting the tone for South Africa’s comprehensive control throughout the Test.

Indian captain Rishabh Pant admitted the team’s disappointment after the series defeat. “Credit to South Africa; they played better than us,” Pant said. “At times, we had opportunities but didn’t capitalize. As a team, we need to improve.” He described the loss as a wake-up call for the squad to learn and perform better in future matches.

The 2-0 whitewash is a landmark achievement for South Africa, ending a 25-year wait for a Test series victory in India. With both bowlers and batters performing at peak levels, South Africa outclassed India in every department.