West Indies trailing 3-0 in the four-match series batted first in the final Test and lost opener Daren Ganga early. In came Lara in the 14th over of the innings and could not be dislodged as the hosts declared their innings on 751 for 5 after 202 overs.

South Africa's stand-in captain Wiaan Mulder passed up on the opportunity to chase down a record score as he played a pivotal part in putting his side into a commanding position in the second test against Zimbabwe on Monday.