South Africa’s triumphant 2-0 Test series victory against India has been significantly powered by the sensational bowling of Simon Harmer. In the final Test at Guwahati, where South Africa secured a commanding 408-run win, Harmer delivered a match-winning performance. His impressive haul of 17 wickets across the series is a new record for a South African bowler in India, eclipsing the previous best.
Harmer’s exploits have seen him surpass Dale Steyn’s 2008 record of 15 wickets in a Test series hosted in India. The off-spinner’s 27 Test wickets in India now also edge him ahead of Steyn’s overall tally on Indian soil. This historic series win, the first for South Africa in India in a quarter-century, highlights Harmer’s exceptional skill and adaptability.
The seasoned spinner utilized his extensive first-class experience to exploit the turning tracks, proving too challenging for the Indian batting lineup. This series triumph is a monumental achievement for the Proteas, while India will need to regroup significantly ahead of their upcoming assignments.