India registered its maiden Test victory on South African soil by winning the first Test by a comprehensive 123-run margin with more than a day-and-a-half to spare at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Monday.

The Indians completed the formalities, slicing through South Africa's lower order quickly in the morning to score a rare overseas triumph that also marked a turnaround in fortunes after the disastrous One-Day International series earlier on the tour.

Resuming at 163 for five and needing another 239 for victory, South Africa's second innings lasted only 28.5 overs more before they were all out for 278.

India had lost four and drawn five of the nine Tests on three previous visits to South Africa.

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