South Africa cricket team finished a brutal series whitewash with this victory, India’s second loss at home in a year, marking one of the lowest points in Test cricket of India. Chasing doubtful target, the Indian team folded for just 140 in the second innings. Earlier, South Africa snatched through the batting order, in just 11 balls taking six wickets to bowl India for 153. The fall down left the crowd knocked out and the Indian team searching for answers.
After Ravindra Jadeja fell as well, continuing the procession of wickets. One by one, India’s batters failed to withstand disciplined spin and relentless pace of South Africa. Due to which, the visitors not only secured the series but also humiliated India in their own ground. The match started with promise but rapidly turned disastrous. An early flurry of wickets set the tone, and Indian team never recovered. Bowlers of South Africa maintained pressure throughout, while batters of South Africa had already built a commanding lead.
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In the Test cricket history,this defeat of India is India’s biggest by runs. Moreover, it spots the first time since 2000 that South Africa has won a Test series on indian soil. This loss of India raises serious questions about preparation,batting depth and temperament.
Ultimately, dominance of South Africa exhibited its strength and revealed vulnerabilities of India. The whitewash of India leaves India with urgent rebuilding to do before their next series, as in Indian Test cricket experts and fans alike call this one of the darkest chapters.
