Notes
--> The match was scheduled for five days but completed in four.
--> VVS Laxman made his debut in Test Matches
--> PS de Villiers (1) passed his previous highest First-Class Matches score of 66
--> PS de Villiers (1) passed his previous highest Test Matches score of 66
--> PS de Villiers (1) passed 1500 runs in First-Class Matches when he reached 45
--> G Kirsten (2) passed 7000 runs in First-Class Matches when he reached 16
--> SB Joshi achieved his best innings bowling analysis in Test Matches when he dismissed BM McMillan in the South Africa first innings (previous best was 2-36)
--> PR Adams achieved his best innings bowling analysis in Test Matches in the India second innings (previous best was 3-75)
--> AA Donald reached 850 wickets in First-Class Matches when he dismissed NR Mongia, his 2nd wicket in the India second innings
--> J Srinath achieved his best innings bowling analysis in Test Matches when he dismissed AA Donald in the South Africa second innings (previous best was 4-33)