South Africa achieved a rare and memorable feat by clinching only their second-ever Test series victory on Indian soil, a result that significantly improves their standing in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 table.
The victory underscores South Africa’s growing consistency in red-ball cricket and their ability to perform strongly away from home. It also marks an important milestone in their pursuit of a place in the WTC final, setting them up well for the remainder of the championship cycle.
The series win came against a strong Indian side that has traditionally dominated at home, making this achievement one of the most notable overseas successes for the Proteas in recent years.
"South Africa sealed only their second Test series win in India to bolster their position in the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 Standings."
South Africa’s hard-fought Test triumph in India not only breaks a long-standing record but also revitalizes their chase for the WTC 2025–27 title.