Lungi Ngidi crowned a dream Test debut with second-innings figures of 6-39 as South Africa thumped India by 135 runs in Centurion to secure victory in their three-match series with a game to spare.
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India's hopes of avoiding defeat in the second Test were slim when they began the final day on 35-3 in pursuit of 287, Ngidi having picked up two wickets - including the prized scalp of Virat Kohli - the previous evening.
On a wearing surface offering variable bounce, the tourists made life much tougher for themselves with a series of reckless dismissals in Wednesday's morning session.
Despite a defiant 47 from Rohit Sharma, India were ultimately dismissed for 151, with Ngidi the star of the show as South Africa opened up an unassailable 2-0 lead and ensured India will suffer a first series defeat since Kohli was appointed as their full-time Test captain.
SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY 135 RUNS!!! They win the series by going 2-0 up in the three-matches. The final wicket goes to the man of the moment @NgidiLungi , Bumrah (2) caught low by Philander. A six-for for Ngidi #ProteaFire #SAvIND #SunfoilTest pic.twitter.com/SvkHnsJjiQ
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) January 17, 2018