South Africa finish job in quick fashion

Last man: India lost despite the efforts of Sachin Tendulkar
10 April 2012

South Africa picked up the last two India wickets in the first 30 minutes of day five to secure victory by an innings and 25 runs in the First Test at Centurion.

Sachin Tendulkar was left stranded on 111 as the tourists' two remaining wickets fell cheaply.

Resuming on 454 for eight, India had to add 31 runs to make the Proteas bat again but managed just five in less than six overs.

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