South Africa seal come-from-behind series win as India fall apart
Petersen sets up 212 chase with a classy 82 before van der Dussen and Bavuma finish the job
11/01Result
3rd Test, India tour of South Africa at Cape Town, Jan 11-14 2022
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![India]( "India")
223 & 198 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
210 & 212/3 (63.3 ov)
Player of the Match
11/01Result
3rd Test, India tour of South Africa at Cape Town, Jan 11-14 2022
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![India]( "India")
223 & 198 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
210 & 212/3 (63.3 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 4
India's Newlands nemeses: Risky full length, SA's height and home edge, the Jadeja void
Kohli conceded India couldn't get themselves to "more comprehensive or dominating positions" with the bat
'Very disappointed' Kohli bemoans India's batting collapse: 'There's no running away from it'
"Having collapses every now and then is not a good thing, and that's something we need to analyse and correct"
Elgar: 'We were thrown under the sword and the guys responded brilliantly'
South Africa captain also heaps praise on Keegan Petersen who, he says, has "gone into a 'great player' mould now"
Petersen the hero of South Africa's iconic home victory
He will be among those who lead South Africa into a new era
'I am lost for words' - Mark Boucher on 'tough nut' Keegan Petersen's showing against India
South Africa coach lauds his team for playing "the pressure moments pretty well"
No formal charges filed against India for Newlands DRS bust-up
While ICC's match officials had a word with the Indian team management, there was no official code of conduct breach charge levelled against India
Stats - South Africa first team to win a three-match Test series without scoring 250
Also, India's rare loss after taking a 1-0 lead, and a very dry series for spin
Elgar on DRS drama: 'India forgot about the game and that played into our hands'
"It was maybe a team under a bit of pressure and things weren't going their way, which they are quite used to of late"
Day 3
Petersen leads South Africa response after Pant's stunning century
Petersen remained unbeaten on 48 after South Africa bowled India out for 198 in the second innings
Stats - Rishabh Pant's lone rescue act, Marco Jansen's dream debut series
India become the first side to lose 20 wickets in a Test match as a result of catches
'Whole country against 11 guys' - Rahul, Kohli and others direct anger at broadcaster after DRS saves Elgar
"We saw it, you saw it. I'll leave that for the match referee to have a look at it," India's bowling coach Paras Mhambrey
Lungi Ngidi: We are a team of 'good cricketers without superstars'
"If we were to have a 60-run partnership upfront tomorrow morning, that puts us in a good position"
Free-scoring Pant flaunts his defensive game
Much maligned for his dismissal in the second Test, he was fully in control in Cape Town, showing excellent judgment of line and length
Day 2
Bumrah five-for steals Petersen's thunder before South Africa strike vital blows
Kohli and Pujara started a repair job as India's lead swelled to 70 by stumps on day two
Time for South Africa's golden boy Aiden Markram to find his form in domestic cricket?
To get the best out of him for the many years that he is expected to play for South Africa, perhaps it's time for him to hit the reset button
India and Bumrah's faith in the process finally pays off
They have always stuck to their plans on this tour, but while it didn't result in a win in Johannesburg, Cape Town has been a completely different story
Day 1
Rabada four-for makes it South Africa's day as India fold for 223 despite Kohli 79
Jansen complemented Rabada with a three-wicket haul; Pujara was the only other Indian batter to cross 40
Marco Jansen puts his versatility on display
On day one in Cape Town, he showed why South Africa are keen to stick with him
Mastery is mastery: Kohli shows unwavering discipline in challenging circumstances
The wait for the hundred continues, but his average of 28.11 since 2020 is less a reflection of his batting than the testing attacks and conditions he has faced
Others
The rise of Petersen, the wisdom of Elgar and a great SA victory
India played their part too, with Rishabh Pant leading the way, as a riveting Test series came to a close
The pace comparison - Where Rabada and Co bettered India's fast bowlers
India started the series as slight favourites, but South Africa's fast bowlers used the home conditions superbly after the Centurion setback
Falling short: Has Bumrah's bouncer lost its bite?
Since his comeback from a stress fracture in early 2020, his shorter deliveries have not brought as much reward
Stats - Is Cape Town more pace friendly than Centurion and Johannesburg?
In the last five Tests in Cape Town, fast bowlers have averaged 22.95 runs per wicket, the best among South African venues
Virat Kohli: 'I don't need to prove anything to anyone'
India Test captain backs Rahane and Pujara to "always step up with impact performances in tough conditions"
Dean Elgar: Cape Town Test 'the biggest match we've had in years'
South Africa captain explains why victory in the third Test against India would be particularly special to him
Ishant or Umesh - who should replace Siraj in Cape Town?
Tall swing bowler who can bowl dry when needed, or a skiddy swing bowler who might test both edges but could go for runs?
Virat Kohli returns as India resume hunt for history in South Africa
For the hosts, the Wanderers should be a turning point if their cricket is to move beyond the foundation phase of their rebuild
