Umesh Yadav and spin duo wrap up innings win, series for India
The combination of India's ruthless attack and South Africa's ordinary batting meant India cruised to a crushing win by an innings and 137 runs
10/10Result
2nd Test, ICC World Test Championship at Pune, Oct 10-13 2019
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![India]( "India")
601/5d -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
275 & 189 (67.2 ov) (f/o)
Player of the Match
10/10Result
2nd Test, ICC World Test Championship at Pune, Oct 10-13 2019
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![India]( "India")
601/5d -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
275 & 189 (67.2 ov) (f/o)
Player of the Match
Day 4
Wriddhiman Saha's rare weekend in the spotlight
Saturday and Sunday were two of the rare days in Saha's career when everyone was talking about him - and deservedly so
India record 30 wins in 50 Tests under Virat Kohli
India beat Australia's record of the most consecutive Test series wins at home
'We're not going to take the foot off the gas in the third Test' - Virat Kohli
India captain praises Wriddhiman Saha and R Ashwin for coming back to Test cricket with strong performances
'I have to be ready when I get my chance' - Umesh Yadav
Umesh Yadav came into India's XI as a fifth bowler, but with match figures of 6 for 59 ensured the match practice he got with India A after requesting the selectors, paid off
Lack of domestic depth leads South Africa into uncertain times
South Africa have seen leaner times before, but on this occasion, there appears little room for immediate hope that things will change
Day 3
India take 326-run lead despite Keshav Maharaj and Vernon Philander's resistance
A ninth-wicket partnership of 109 runs may have staved off an innings defeat for South Africa
The fast bowler's snarl ft. Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav
How India's seamers schooled South Africa's seamers on a pitch Temba Bavuma called similar to home
'My best not good enough right now' - Temba Bavuma
Temba Bavuma admitted watching the lower order battle had given the batsman's ego a hit, and understood where criticism of him was coming from
Day 2
Virat Kohli 254*, Ravindra Jadeja 91 break down South Africa
It is hard to remember an untidier effort from the visitors in the field. Even the forecast rain refused to come to their rescue.
The pleasures and pains of watching a Virat Kohli masterclass
An ESPNcricinfo staffer says he is fated to experience the India men's captain at his most masterful in only the most fragmented manner. Is that his fault, or Kohli's?
Virat Kohli gets seventh double-century and 7000 Test runs
Virat Kohli now has more double-centuries (7) than any other Indian batsman
South Africa's fight fades away in unforgiving conditions
They pride themselves on never giving up, but in Pune, there were signs that they were just waiting for a declaration
Day 1
Mayank Agarwal hits 108 as India run rampant
Rabada picks all three wickets to fall as India strengthen base with Kohli, Pujara chipping in with half-centuries
How Mayank Agarwal countered South Africa's best-laid plans
After some early trouble against the new ball, the India opener hit his stride and never looked back
Live Report - India v South Africa, 2nd Test
ESPNcricinfo's live updates and analysis on the Pune Test
Others
CSA chief urges fans to be patient, give 'new generation time to settle'
Thabang Moroe says it would be impossible to replace the kind of players they have lost overnight
Virat Kohli moves to within a point of No. 1-ranked Steven Smith
The India captain can reclaim the top spot in the third Test in Ranchi
The merits of South Africa playing an extra fast bowler
If a third fast bowler joins Philander and Rabada and provides a bit of control, South Africa can hope to challenge India a little more
'Double the points for away wins' - Virat Kohli's tip for World Test Championship
India captain concedes that his team has also found it tough to adapt to the challenging conditions at home
Test championship rules will discourage below-par pitches, feels Faf du Plessis
Home sides will only lose points if a WTC match is abandoned because of an unfair pitch
The mystery of the Pune pitch
It has always been a high-scoring venue in first-class cricket, but come the time of a Test match, spinners start to hold sway
South Africa's second crack at India's home dominance
Even after they put up 431 in the first innings, they lost by 203 runs. Can Faf du Plessis men do better in Pune?
