South Africa secure 2-1 Test series victory over India with seven-wicket win in Newlands decider | Cricket News

South Africa battled back from losing the opening Test to win the three-match series 2-1 against India; Keegan Petersen top-scored with 82 as the hosts chased down 212 to claim a seven-wicket victory on home soil

Keegan Petersen top-scored for the hosts in the second innings with 82

South Africa secured a series victory over world No 1 side India after completing a seven-wicket win in the third and final Test at Newlands.

The home side chased down their target of 212 with seven wickets to spare, on the back of a superb career-best 82 from number three batsman Keegan Petersen, to deny India a first series victory in South Africa.

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