India on Tuesday blanked out South Africa in a three-match Test series with a spectacular win in the third and the final game played in Ranchi by 202 runs and an innings. With this India consolidated their spot at the top of the points tally in the ICC World Test Championship 2019-2021.

India continued their dominance against the guest team as they struck 16 wickets on day three to ensure that they can get an easy win against South Africa on the fourth day of the third Test match in Ranchi.

As India dominated against South Africa in the third and final Test match, Ajinkya Rahane scored a brilliant ton, 11th of his international career.

With the win India got its 11th consecutive win on the home soil, highest by any team across the world. India also took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series against South Africa.

Pakistan's legendary bowler Shoaib Akhtar showered praise on the Indian pacer Mohammed Shami after he claimed a five-wicket haul against South Africa; he was also disheartened over the fact that his advice was not taken by the pacers of his own country.

A five-wicket haul of Mohammed Shami and four wickets by Ravindra Jadeja handed Team India a confortable 203-run victory over South Africa in the first Test match. Virat Kohli-led Team India now leads the three match series 1-0.

In the first Test match against South Africa, Rohit Sharma created a record by becoming the first batsman in Test history to score two hundreds on debut as an opener. With nine boundaries and four sixes, Rohit Sharma reached the magical triple digit figures.

Rohit Sharma played the dream knock on the first day of first Test match against South Africa, scoring an unbeaten 115 off 174 balls to take India to a commanding 202 for no loss at tea.

Pant decided to go after the delivery with a loft over long-off, but since he had to reach for it all he could manage was a slice straight to Phehlukwayo, who made no mistake.

Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni will not be available to play against South Africa in three-match T20I series starting from September 15.