It has been a fascinating end to what could be a rapid test match between South Africa and India at Newlands in Centurion. The result came out in just four and half sessions, and it was one of the rarest tests to end within five sessions.
With this win, Team India have leveled the series 1-1 and shared the trophy. This game was dominated by the pacers as all the wickets were taken by the fast bowlers. South Africa started the second day at 62/3 and got all out for 176 runs.
Aiden Markram slammed a brilliant ton on a pitch that was difficult to bat on. He made a 103-ball 106. Jasprit Bumrah registered his 9th test fifer and took 6/61 in the second innings. South Africa have India a target of 79 runs.
In reply, India made 80/4 in 12 overs to win the game and register a historic win. This win helped India to become the first Asian team to beat South Africa in a test match in Cape Town. Rohit Sharma became the first Asian captain to do so.
This game ended in 642 balls, which is the shortest completed match in the history of Test Cricket. It is now officially registered as the shortest test match ever in the 150+ years of history. On the other hand, this win also helped India to jump to the top of the table in the ongoing World Test Championship.
With 54.17 percentage, India are at the top of the WTC table. South Africa slipped to 5th place. Team India will now host England for a five-match test series at home. The first test will start in Hyderabad on January 26. It was the last game for Dean Elgar, as he announced his retirement ahead of the series. He along with Jasprit Bumrah won the Man of the Series.
