Watch: Virat Kohli and India cut short celebrations, run to Dean Elgar after his final Test knock in brilliant gesture

In a bizarre turn of events in Newlands, India clinched a seven-wicket triumph over South Africa in just two days, successfully chasing down a modest target of 79 in the second Test to even the series at 1-1. The match reached its conclusion within five sessions as India concluded their second innings at 80 for three after the Proteas put 176; they were bowled out for merely 55 in the first innings, and India had scored 153 in reply. While Rohit Sharma remained unbeaten at 16 and Shreyas Iyer at 4, the dismissals included Yashasvi Jaiswal (28), Shubman Gill (10), and Virat Kohli (12).

Dean Elgar of South Africa, left, and Virat Kohli of India after India won the second test match against South Africa by 7 wickets in Cape Town(AP)

The efficiency of India's victory has drawn attention to the Newlands pitch, with the entire match unfolding in just 642 balls. This marks the shortest-ever Test match with a decisive winner, surpassing Australia's 1932 triumph over South Africa, which took 656 balls. But while the pitch conditions would certainly be a burning topic following the Test, another major talking point from the Cape Town game was the retirement of Dean Elgar.