Although India had already lost the series, Virat Kohli’s team avoided a first series whitewash in six years and left the series 2-1 in South Africa’s favour. Photo: AFPJohannesburg: India found a way around Dean Elgar’s resistance by destroying the batsmen at the other end for a 63-run win over South Africa in the final test on Saturday. Although India had already lost the series, Virat Kohli’s team avoided a first series whitewash in six years and left the series 2-1 in South Africa’s favour. India bowled South Africa out for 177 late on the fourth day, with the South Africans collapsing from 124-1. Quick bowler Mohammed Shami took 5-28 as India ripped out nine South African batsmen for 53 to win the game.

Source: Mint January 27, 2018 15:33 UTC