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South Africa thrash West Indies to win first Test

South Africa crush West Indies to win the first Test on the fourth day at Centurion.

South Africa have thrashed West Indies to win the first Test in just over three days, after the visitors were unable to avoid a follow-on on the fourth day at Centurion.

The hosts scored big after a nervy start, as AB de Villiers and Hashim Amla both scored centuries on the first day.

South African bowler Dale Steyn celebrates as he takes the wicket of West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chandepaul during the 4th day of the first test match between South Africa and the West Indies at Supersport Park in Centurion on December 20, 2014© Getty Images

Amla then went on to get a double ton as South Africa finished on 552-5.

Vernon Philander put the hosts in full control after a spectacular bowling display on the third day, picking up four wickets and leaving the West Indies to follow on.

Only 15 overs were played on the fourth day of the Test as Dale Steyn picked up six wickets in just eight overs.

Morne Morkel picked up two and Philander added another wicket to his already impressive tally this Test match.

West Indies were all out for 131 in their second innings and lose the first Test match by 220 runs and an innings.

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South Africa cricketer Vernon Philander appeals during the third day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and South Africa at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle on July 18, 2014
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