Kumble bowls India to historic win in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, Dec 18 (Reuters) Anil Kumble and Zaheer Khan bowled India to their first test victory in South Africa today.

India won the first test by 123 runs shortly before lunch on the fourth day.

South Africa, who needed 402 to win, were dismissed for 278 in their second innings.

Leg-spinner Kumble took three for 54 and left-arm fast bowler Khan claimed three for 79.

Ashwell Prince stood firm for more than five hours for his 97, South Africa's top score.

The second test in the three-match series starts in Durban on December 26.

REUTERS SAM KN1605