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After 'perfect' Test win, Smith looks for 2-0 series win

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Posted: Apr 05, 2008 at 1902 hrs IST

Ahmedabad, April 5: Describing the innings victory over India as a perfect Test win, South African captain Graeme Smith said his team would now focus on claiming the series 2-0.

"The Test was a perfect one from start to finish. We dominated from the day one. We performed according to the game plan and took wickets at the right time. We will replicate what we did in Ahmedabad in the third Test. We want to win the series 2-0," Smith said after his side's innings and 90-run victory.

"It was a terrific team effort. Jacques Kallis and de Villers batted fantastically and others also contributed. It was one of those games in which everything worked for us," he said.

Asked whether they will go to Kanpur with a psychological advantage after today's huge win, Smith said the team would remain focussed for a series victory.

"We have a few extra days at our disposal. We want to remain in focus and win the series. My primary focus will be on how to keep the team in the right frame of mind," he said.

The Proteas' skipper praised Man-of-the-Match A B de Villers, who hit a superb maiden double hundred (217 not out).

"I was pretty impressed with his double ton. I believe this is a big stepping stone for his career," he said.

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