South Africa’s only Test series victory in India was back in 1999/2000 when they had won both Tests and completed a memorable 2-0 clean sweep on Indian soil. Now, Temba Bavuma and his team are ready to enter the record books by winning their second Test series in India.
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The touring side has already won the first Test against India by 30 runs at the Eden Gardens, and they would love to lift the Freedom Trophy as soon as possible when they take the field on Day 5. After the end of the play on Day 4, Shukri Conrad said that his team has put India under pressure and that the series looks all but secured for them.
We wanted India to really grovel: Shukri Conrad
Shukri Conrad at the post-day press conference in Guwahati (as quoted by RevSportz): “We wanted them (India) to really grovel. I like to think that the series is secured. The prep has been really good. We have got quality spinners who can be among the best in the world.”
Conrad also mentioned that South Africa’s dominant eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the second Test in Rawalpindi boosted the team’s confidence. Even the Proteas coach felt that his players are now better prepared to handle subcontinent conditions.
Shukri Conrad credits the Pakistan tour for Proteas dominance in India
Notably, before the India tour, the South African team had leveled the Test series in Pakistan. They set the tone with a strong first-innings total of 404, thanks to Senuran Muthusamy’s unbeaten 89, Tristan Stubbs’ 76, and a quick 71 from Kagiso Rabada.
However, Pakistan fought back with 333, but Keshav Maharaj ran through their lineup, taking seven wickets for 102. In the second innings, South Africa chased the target easily to begin their defense of the World Test Championship title with the stunning victory in Rawalpindi.
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