5 Classic encounters between India and South Africa
Here we recall those classic encounters ahead of the three-match Test series.
2. 2nd Test at Durban, Dec 26-29, 2010
India were lagging in the series and were literally annihilated in the first Test in Centurion. The home side elected to field first on a tough pitch and bundled India out for a paltry score of 205 courtesy a six-wicket haul from Steyn. In reply, the visitors once again surprised the hosts with a spirited bowling performance and cleaned them for mere 131 runs on the back of a stellar performance from Harbhajan Singh. The second innings too didn’t go well for India as they were reduced to 56/4 but VVS Laxman put his hands up and played an excellent knock.
He scored 96 runs and was well supported by some decent lower order contributions. South Africa was set a stiff target of 303 runs as India was bowled out for 228 in their second essay. But the first innings lead played its part and the target went beyond the psychological advantage.
The strong side started the chase well but unravelled later as the Indian bowlers hunted in pack to register a memorable victory by 87 runs. They levelled the two-match series and were delighted to win the Test match in the country after a long time. The match is always remembered for the heroic comeback of the visiting Indian team against all the odds.
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