India defeated South Africa by 113 runs to register their first Test victory in Centurion. (Image: ICC/X, formerly Twitter)
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India Creates History: Maiden Test Win vs South Africa in Centurion 2021

  • India secured its first-ever Test victory against South Africa in Centurion on December 30, 2021, winning by 113 runs.
  • KL Rahul's masterful 123 and Mayank Agarwal's 60 laid a strong foundation after India elected to bat first.
  • Mohammad Shami delivered a stellar performance, taking 5/44 in the first innings and 8 wickets overall.
  • Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj provided crucial support, while Ravichandran Ashwin sealed the win.
  • South Africa, chasing 305, collapsed to 191 all out despite Dean Elgar's 77.

Why It Matters: India achieved a historic maiden Test win in Centurion, dominating South Africa by 113 runs.

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