India snuffed out South Africa quickly on the final day of the Boxing Day Test in Centurion to register a 113-run victory. The visitors have gained a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, bolstering hopes of achieving the elusive series win in South Africa on what is their eighth tour to the rainbow nation. It is also the first-ever triumph India recorded in Centurion, South Africa’s fortress. To South Africa’s credit, they didn’t just fold away without a fight. Dean Elgar was defiant, and he had spells with van der Dussen as well as Bavuma to keep India waiting. But India weren’t to be denied.
AND JUST LIKE THAT…
Ravi Ashwin wraps up victory for India in the first Test as South Africa lose final three wickets for one run. #SAvIND The tourists win by 113 runs and go 1-0 up in the three-match series pic.twitter.com/tum71z848z
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) December 30, 2021
