The Ranchi crowd witnessed another spectacular performance by the hosts. The Proteas were completely flummoxed by the No.1 ranked Test team as they suffered another innings defeat and were whitewashed by a superior Indian side.

Here are the five talking points from the match:

1. Rohit Sharma muscles 212 

Rohit Sharma continued his stellar run with the bat in Tests. On the opening day, India were reduced to 39/3 thanks to Kagiso Rabada’s threatening spell. Rohit took his time, settled and bailed India out of early trouble. He stayed unbeaten over night and returned on Day 2 to complete his maiden double ton. His magnificent knock of 212 included 28 boundaries and six sixes.

2. Ajinkya Rahane rises tall

Walking out to bat at a time when his team was reeling at 39/3, Ajinkya Rahane batted with great calmness. His 267-run partnership with Rohit allowed India to recover from their early slump. The 31 year old recorded his eleventh hundred which was also his first century at home after three years.

3. Indian pacers torment the Proteas

The duo of Mohammad Shami and Umesh Yadav created trouble for the visitors, especially with their short and attacking lines. Both didn't allow the opposition batsmen to feel any comfort at the crease, hurling short balls and aiming for the stumps. Together, they accounted for 10 of the 20 wickets that fell in the game.

4. Youngsters make a mark

Playing only his second Test match, Zubayr Hamza in the midst of a sensational spell by the Indian bowlers, managed to look in absolute control. Batting under pressure, he top scored with 62. Shahbaz Nadeem who had been waiting to make his international debut for long picked four wickets on his debut.

5. World Test Championship

With this win, India continue their dominance in the ICC World Test Championship as they have won every game played so far, accumulating 240 points. South Africa on the other hand, will have a lot to do if they want to feature in the final at Lord's.

India's next assignment will be against Bangladesh as they come home to play three T20Is followed by two Tests.