On the fourth day of the second Test of the ongoing three-match series between India and South Africa at the MCA Stadium in Pune, the hosts completely outplayed the visitors by an innings and 137 runs to gain an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. After India captain Virat Kohli decided to enforce the follow-on in the morning, the Indian bowlers made sure that they finished the match on the fourth day itself.
India bundled out South Africa for 189 in 67.2 overs in the second innings to register their 11th consecutive series win at home. Having scored 48 (72) with the help of eight fours, South Africa opening batsman Dean Elgar was the highest scorer for the visiting of the batsman for the visitors today.
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The Proteas’ innings was another example of their top-order crumbling down under pressure against the high-spirited Indian bowlers. With half the side back in the pavilion at the score of 79, saving the Test was always going to be a daunting task for the remaining batsmen.
Fast bowler Vernon Philander (37) and spinner Keshav Maharaj (22) did stitch a 56-run partnership for the eighth wicket but it did no good to the outcome of the match.
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With bowling figures of 8-3-22-3, fast bowler Umesh Yadav scalped as many as 3 wickets for India. However, among the other bowlers, the spinner-duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin also picked up three and two wickets each.
Competing in his 50th Test as captain, Virat Kohli has now led India to their 11th consecutive series at home, a world record. Here is how Twitter reacted to India beating South Africa:
this really is an outstanding indian team #INDvSA
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) October 13, 2019
India's 11th consecutive series victory at home – a new Test record.
Australia had twice won 10 home series in a row in 1994 to 2001 to 2004 to 2008#IndvSA #IndvsSA— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) October 13, 2019
Yet another crushing win for India. @imVkohli led with the double ton not to forget @mayankcricket and then the superb bowling unit doing the job again. And look at the seamers! That’s what is diff about this India. Rabada and co were no match for Shami and Umesh.
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) October 13, 2019
Most wins in first 50 Tests as a captain:
37 – Steve Waugh
35 – Ricky Ponting
30 – VIRAT KOHLI#IndvSA— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) October 13, 2019
So, in the end too easy and a 11th consecutive test series victory at home for India.
Fantastic effort from the bowlers after Kohli showed his class. Congratulations Team India #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/dUdZsOHWNT— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) October 13, 2019
Congratulations Team India on one more comprehensive win. Total team effort. Bowlers were brilliant throughout the match. Catching was good and @Wriddhipops was sensational. Keep it up. #INDvSA
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 13, 2019
Congratulations Team India on a world record 11th consecutive Test series win. Great all round performance and 200 points now in the World Test Championship, great beginning. #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/FUmlzKn9il
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 13, 2019
India's biggest win over South Africa. Been better at all aspects. And the series has been won, not on minefields, but on perfectly good tracks. This one in Pune was excellent.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 13, 2019
India last 11 Test series at home:
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WonThe last time they lost a Test series at home was in December 2012 versus England#INDvsSA #Cricket
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) October 13, 2019
The third and the final Test will be played at the JSCA stadium in Ranchi as India will be eyeing 3-0.
