South Africa Defeats India by 408 Runs in Guwahati Test, Completes Historic Series Clean Sweep

Guwahati | November 26, 2025 | DeccanLive.com

South Africa defeated India by 408 runs in the Guwahati Test, completing a 2–0 clean sweep in the series. With this win, the South African team has beaten India at home after 25 years. The last time India faced a similar defeat was in the year 2000 when South Africa won the two-match series 2–0.

This series also grabbed attention because, during the first Test, Jasprit Bumrah had reportedly called South African captain Temba Bavuma “short”. Now, the same Bavuma-led team has swept the series.

India All Out for 140 While Chasing 549

The match at Barsapara Stadium ended on Wednesday when India, chasing a huge target of 549 runs, collapsed for just 140 runs in the second innings.
Ravindra Jadeja fought hard and top-scored for India with 54 runs, but no other batter could stay long at the crease.

For South Africa, off-spinner Simon Harmer shone with the ball and took 6 wickets, breaking India’s batting lineup.

South Africa Declared at 260/5

On the fourth day, South Africa declared their second innings at 260/5, setting India an impossible target.
Earlier, South Africa had posted 489 runs in their first innings. In reply, India were bowled out for 201, which led to the massive target.

Players of the Series and Match

• Simon Harmer was awarded Player of the Series for taking 17 wickets in the two Tests.
• Marco Jansen won Player of the Match for scoring 93 runs in the first innings and taking 6 wickets for 48 runs. He also picked up one wicket in the second innings.