Shami scripts Indian win, South Africa take series: 3rd Test, Day 4 (Jburg)

Paceman Mohammed Shami enabled India to rip through South Africa's batting line-up and seal a 63-run victory in the third and final Test at on a venomous Wanderers pitch.

South Africa won the series 2-1.

South Africa looked set for a sensational comeback before losing their last nine wickets for just 53 runs to be bowled out for 177.

Opener Dean Elgar carried his bat for 86 after facing 240 balls and added a century stand with Amla (61) before the collapse.

India 187 (Kohli 54, Pujara 50, Rabada 3-39) and 247 (Rahane 48, Kohli 41, Bhuvneshwar 33) beat South Africa 194 (Amla 61, Philander 35, Bumrah 5-54, Bhuvneshwar 3-44) and 177 (Elgar 86*, Amla 52, Shami 5-28) by 63 runs.

Jan 2018.


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