Simon Harmer put India in a spin on Wednesday, guiding South Africa to a convincing 408-run win in the second Test against India in Guwahati.
With the Proteas having also won the opening Test in Kolkata earlier this month, they earned a series triumph in India in the five-day format for the first time since the national team secured a 2-0 win in March 2000.
After resuming their second innings at 27/2 in the morning on the fifth and final day of action, needing 522 runs to win, India were unable to put up a fight.
Harmer led the charge for the Proteas attack, who reduced the hosts to 58/5 shortly after the drinks break in the first session.
Experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja tried to launch somewhat of a recovery, but he ultimately fell for 54 runs – his 28th Test half-century – and India were bowled out for 140 runs.
Returning career-best figures of 6/37 – his second five-wicket haul in his 14the Test – Harmer secured a match haul of 9/101.
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