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.
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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