The India vs. South Africa match you are referring to took place during the 2014-15 India-South Africa Test series. Specifically, it was the second Test match held in Mysuru (formerly known as Mysore), Karnataka, at the Mysuru Stadium (M. Chinnaswamy Stadium). Here are more details:
South Africa’s Innings: South Africa was dismissed for 121 runs in their first innings, giving India a strong position early on.
India’s Innings: India, led by their batting prowess, scored over 300 runs in their first innings. This comprehensive total was built on solid contributions from the Indian middle-order and lower-order batsmen.
South Africa’s Second Innings: South Africa struggled again, failing to cope with India’s bowling attack, and were dismissed for 160 runs in their second innings.
Ravichandran Ashwin was the star bowler, taking crucial wickets in both innings. His spin bowling, along with other key bowlers, created pressure on South Africa.
Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma were also instrumental in breaking partnerships and restricting South Africa’s progress.
Murali Vijay and Ajinkya Rahane were among the prominent Indian run-scorers, with Vijay scoring a half-century in the first innings.
India built a strong first-innings lead, allowing them to declare and put pressure on the South African batting line-up.
Dominant Performance: India’s win by an innings and 34 runs was a comprehensive one, showcasing their dominance in both batting and bowling.
Series Victory: This victory played a key role in India’s eventual win in the Test series. The match also marked India’s continued strength at home in Test cricket.
Ravichandran Ashwin’s Performance: His match-winning contribution with the ball (especially in the second innings) helped India seal a convincing win.
Ravichandran Ashwin: Ashwin’s performance was crucial in this Test. His spin bowling proved too much for the South African batsmen, as he played a key role in India’s victory with a match-haul of wickets.
Murali Vijay: His solid half-century in India’s first innings set a strong foundation for India’s big total.
Ajinkya Rahane: Another vital contributor to India’s first innings total, helping India push for a declaration.
This win helped India to continue their dominance in the series, which ended up being a great achievement for them. It was a landmark victory under the leadership of Virat Kohli in his first home Test series as captain.
The match was a memorable one for Indian cricket, not just because of the convincing margin of victory, but also because of the balanced performance by both batters and bowlers.
