Nagpur, February 09: South Africa outclassed India in the Nagpur Test after handing over an innings and six runs defeat to Dhoni & Co. on the fourth day here at VCA stadium.
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Facing follow-on, India bowled out for 319 runs in the second innings. According to the available data, it is third time in the past 25 years when India faced an innings defeat.
With the defeat, India are all set to leave the No. 1 crown in ICC Test rankings. Interestingly, Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni faced first Test defeat as a captain here today.
South African pacer Dale Steyn claimed ten wickets in the match to secure victory of his side. Batsman Hashim Amla was adjudged Man of the Match for his unbeaten double century.
However, Master blaster battled hard to avoid the defeat but he was dismissed after his 46th Test hundred.
India vs South Africa brief score: South Africa-558/6dec, India-233/10 &319/10
—Agencies