Thanks to a stellar team effort, India crushed South Africa by an innings and 137 runs in the second Test this past Sunday. This result gives India a 2-0 lead in the three-game series and establishes a new world record for the longest streak of home Test series wins. By winning 11 series in a row at home, India now shares the top spot with Australia, who held impressive streaks from 1994 to 2001 and again from 2004 to 2008.
India showcased wonderful all-round performance to beat South Africa by an innings and 137 runs in the second Test on Sunday. By the victory, India clinches the three-Test series 2-0, thus setting a new world record of most successive Test series wins at home. India has now won 11 straight Test series at home to recover their joint-record which they held with Australia, who double won from 1994 to 2001 and 2004 to 2008.
Following India's decision to enforce the follow-on on Day 4, South Africa faced an uphill battle. Their second innings ended in disappointment as they were bowled out for 189, with both Umesh and Jadeja contributing three wickets each to the collapse.
South Africa's momentum was halted immediately on the final day when Sharma took Markram's wicket on the second ball. Dean Elgar, who had been a pillar of strength with a century in the first innings, attempted to anchor the innings, but his effort ended at 48 after a precise delivery from Ashwin.
The captain attributed the win to a shift in mindset and responsibility. He noted that pursuing personal records, such as a double-century, often hinders performance. The key strategy was to provide maximum support to the players and focus on the team's needs; when you prioritize the team's success over individual glory, the big scores naturally follow.