• South Africa defeated India in the third Test in Cape Town.

  • With the victory, the Proteas clinched the three-match series 2-1.

Twitter reactions: Clinical South Africa beat India in Cape Town to clinch the Test series
South Africa beat India in third Test (Image Source: Twitter)

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The relatively young South African side held nerve against a quality Indian team to register a famous win in the third Test at Newlands in Cape Town and sealed the three-match series 2-1.

During their chase of 212 runs, the home team had lost captain Dean Elgar right at the end of Day 3. But on Day 4, South Africa didn’t allow India to capitalise in the first hour of play. Keegan Petersen shined with the bat to ensure the hosts stay ahead of the visitors.

Petersen smashed a brilliant 82 off 113 deliveries, including 10 boundaries, before Shardul Thakur dismissed him. However, it was too late for the tourists to make a comeback. Petersen formed a dominating 54-run partnership for the third wicket with Rassie van der Dussen, who stayed unbeaten at 41 to take Proteas over the finish line. Along with van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma also remained unbeaten at 32.

Earlier, India were bundled out for 198 in their second innings, with only Rishabh Pant managing to stand tall against South Africa pacers. Pant smashed unbeaten century as India gave a target of 212 runs to the home side. When it comes to the first innings, South Africa made 210 in response to India’s 223.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

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