India Secures Fastest Test Victory in History Against South Africa
Historic win in Cape Town draws series 1-1, marking shortest ever Test match in terms of balls bowled
- India secured the fastest Test victory in history to produce a winner, with their seven-wicket triumph over South Africa achieved in only a day and a half.
- India's win over hosts South Africa on a seaming surface with variable bounce at Newlands saw them end the two-match series in a 1-1 draw following the hosts’ win in the first Test.
- India’s victory made the Test match the shortest ever in history in terms of balls bowled in a win, after the visitors set the tone when they bowled the home side out for 55 on day one.
- India captain Rohit Sharma finished 16 not out as the victory target of 79 was surpassed in 12 overs shortly after lunch on the second afternoon.
- India's win means the series ends 1-1.