South Africa beat India by 72 runs in first Test

January 10, 2018 00:00:00

South African bowler Vernon Philander (3rd R) celebrates dismissing Indian batsman Jasprit Bumrah and winning the match by 72 runs during day four of the First Test between South Africa and India in Cape Town on Monday. — AFP

CAPE TOWN, Jan 9 (AFP): South Africa's fast bowlers, led by Vernon Philander, blasted through India's batting as the host nation gained a 72-run win on the fourth day of the first Test at Newlands on Monday.

Set 208 to win the first of three matches between the world's two leading Test teams, number one-ranked India were bowled out for 135 by their nearest challengers.

Philander took six for 42 with Morne Morkel and Kagiso Rabada claiming two wickets each as India were subjected to a pace barrage in bowler-friendly conditions. South Africa were reduced to three fast bowlers because of a heel injury suffered by Dale Steyn while bowling on Saturday.