IND - SA 3rd test drawn, Series level with IND retain Rank No. 1

 

Match Summary (Jan 2 - Jan 6)

day 1 – S A 1st innings 232/4 (Kallis 81*, Prince 28*, 74 ov)

day 2 –IND 1st innings 142/2(Gambhir 65*,  Tendulkar 49* ) 

day 3 – S A 2nd innings 52/2 (Petersen 22*, Amla 0*, 16 ov)

day 4 – S A 2nd innings 341

day 5 - IND 2nd innings 166/3 (82 ov) – end of match

The third test match between India Vs South Africa resulted into a draw on fifth and final day of the third and last test being played at Newlands, Cape Town. The three-match test series between World No.1 and World No.2 ended at 1-1.

While chasing 340 for victory, India was 166 for three in 82 overs before the two teams agreed for a draw. VVS Laxman was unbeaten on 34 runs along with Sachin Tendulkar (14). India managed to bat out the final day for the loss of just three wickets.
Earlier in the day, injured Gambhir score 64 from 184 balls, inclusive of nine fours, before he was caught down the leg side off Steyn. Gambhir and Dravid (31) together added 79 runs in 221 balls for the second wicket partnership.
Morne Morkel with his superb spell claimed the wicket of Virender Sehwag (11), early in the day. On day 4, Jacques Kallis hit his second century of the match and Harbhajan Singh claimed seven wickets as South Africa were dismissed for 341 in their second innings.

India Vs South Africa
Now, India and South Africa will face each other in One Day Cricket Matches starting from January 12 at Durban!!