Bavuma basks in Proteas’ historic Test series win in India

Proteas captain, Temba Bavuma, has hailed the team after securing South Africa’s first Test series win in India in 25 years — and says they’re still looking for ways to improve.

South Africa thrashed India by 408 runs in the second test in Guwahati – the hosts’ heaviest defeat by runs — sealing a 2–0 series victory after a 30-run win in Kolkata.

After the historic victory, Bavuma was asked whether this achievement tops winning the World Test Championship final against Australia in June.

“It is definitely up there,” he told reporters on Wednesday. “Coming to India is always a tough prospect. What makes it sweeter is that we have been on the other side of the result in past tours. It is an incredible achievement for this group of players.”

Simon Harmer took 6-37 in India second innings as they were bowled out for 140, with figures of 9-101 in the match.

“I have been very impressed with the spinners but I was always very confident in their ability,” Bavuma says. “Simon has come in and bolstered the quality in that department. As a team over the years we have relied on Keshav Maharaj, but Simon came in and did what he had to do.

“Our bowling has always been a strength of ours, and the way the guys stepped up without our main bowler Kagiso (Rabada)…we have really grown into a team that can be successful in all conditions,” he added.

Bavuma will go down as a rare South African captain to claim a series win in India, and also contributed with the bat, especially in the first test. He now has 11 test wins and a draw in 12 as skipper of the side.

Series Champions! 🏆#TheProteas Men create history in India with a sensational 2-0 Test series clean sweep. 🌟🇿🇦

This marks South Africa’s first Test series triumph on Indian soil in 25 years. 👏🏏 pic.twitter.com/LyNwofsXZE

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) November 26, 2025

Written by: Ntsako Mukhari