South Africa has achieved a historic 2-0 Test series victory in India, with spinner Simon Harmer spearheading the charge. The Proteas sealed the series with a colossal 408-run win in Guwahati, a performance largely dominated by Harmer’s exceptional bowling.
Harmer’s series tally of 17 wickets is a new record for a South African bowler in India, surpassing the previous mark of 15 set by the iconic Dale Steyn in 2008. His consistent threat with the ball also saw him move past Steyn’s overall Test wicket tally in India. This marks South Africa’s first Test series win in India in two and a half decades.
The veteran spinner’s ability to extract turn and bounce, combined with his tactical acumen, proved decisive against the Indian batsmen. Harmer’s outstanding contribution was key to securing this momentous series win for South Africa, while the Indian team will need to conduct a thorough review of their recent home performances.