South Africa dominated the first Test against India, clinching victory by an innings and 32 runs inside three days. Their formidable home record against the tourists remained unblemished as they orchestrated a swift and impressive win. India succumbed to the South African attack, managing only 131 runs in their second innings after conceding a 163-run lead in the first innings, where South Africa had amassed 408 runs. Despite Virat Kohli's resistance, the Indian batting lineup collapsed, with debutant Nandre Burger claiming four wickets, Marco Jansen securing three, and Kagiso Rabada grabbing two.