India vs South Africa 3rd Test Photos, Images - IND v SAF 3rd Test Pictures

3 match series between no.1 test team India and 2nd spot team host South Africa ended in a draw after 3rd test drawn without any fight on 5th and final day. Kallis got MOM & MOS.

IND v SAF 3rd Test Result - Match Drawn without any fight, Kallis Man of Match & Series

5th and final day of the 3rd test match was an anti-climax as ended in a draw without any fight from both side and they were happy to share the series with 1-1. India needed 340 runs and South Africa needed in 90 overs, as India started cautiously and gone more slow after early exit of Sehwag as managed only 53 runs in 1st session and finished on 166/3 with Gautam Gambhir managed 64 runs. South African bowlers managed 1 wickets in each session as none of the bowler was threatening.

Jacque Kallisgot Man of the Match for his 2 brilliant centuries in each inning as well as Man of the Series for 498 runs at an average ogf 166.00 with 3 centuries including maiden double century.

Match Summary:

South Africa 1st inning - 362 all out in 112.5 overs (Amla 59, Kallis 161, Sreesanth 5-144)

India 1st inning - 364 all out in 117.1 overs (Tendulkar 146, Gambhir 93, Steyn 5-75)

South Africa 2nd inning - 341 all out in 102 overs (Kallis 109*, Boucher 55, Harbhajan 7-120)

India 2nd inning - 166/3 in 82 overs (Gambhir 64)

Toss - India, who chose to bowl first.

Man of the Match - Jacques Kallis (South Africa)

Man of the Series - Jacques Kallis (South Africa)

Result - Match Drawn

Series - 3-match series drawn 1-1

India vs South Africa Third Test 5th Day Live Score at Newlands - INd v SAF 3rd Test Live Commentary

Jacques Kallis once again proved he is the best all rounder in the history of cricket by hitting brilliant 2nd century of the match with unbeaten 109* runs on the 4th day and helps to set a tough target of 340 runs for India on the 5th and final day. South Africa were struggling on 130/6 at one stage but Kallis 103 runs with Boucher (55) and then 54 runs with Steyn (32) and 46 runs with Harris (28) to save South Africa.

Harbhajan Singh took 7 wickets on the turning pitch and India have 10 wickets to get a target of 340 runs in 90 runs, but Gambhir may not bat due to finger injury and Dravid will open the inning, on another thrilling day of test cricket awaits us, so join here for the final day action,

Watch and enjoy the live scorecard with ball by ball commentary of the 5th and final day of Third test match between India and South Africa on Thursday, 6th January, 2011 at Newlands, Cape Town from afternoon 1.30 PM IST.

India vs South Africa 3rd Test 6th Day Live Score with ball by ball Commentary:

IND vs SAF 3rd Test Preview at Cape Town - India v South Africa Third Test Teams

The much talked series between two top tests teams India and South Africa comes to the final 3rd test and best thing is that it will be a decider as series is currently level at 1-1 as third test will starting from Sunday, 2nd January, 2011 at Newlands, Cape Town and the timing will be 08:30 GMT, 10:30 local, 14:00 IST.

India bounced back strongly after inning lost in the 1st test with 87 runs in 2nd test to level the series mainly thanks to VVS Laxman who was the only batsman who made half century and their bowlers. Cape Town wicket supposed to be batting friendly and it is a good chance for them to put some runs on board specially Sehwag and Dravid as they still to play with their reputation and if Gambhir will return they have good batting strength. Zaheer Khan is in good touch while Harbhajan is also taking wickets.

South Africa has been disappointed as they missed a good chance to win the series after brilliant show in 1st test. They have to improve their as Ashell Prince was the highest scorer with 39 runs in the 2nd inning. Dale Steyn, Morne Morkal and Tsotsobe are doing well and if supported by their batsmen they will have upper hand.

India Playing 11 for 3rd Test at Cape Town:

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Cheteshwar Pujara, VVS Laxman, MS Dhoni (capt/wk), Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Sreesanth.

South Africa Playing 11 for 3rd Test at Cape Town:

Graeme Smith (capt), Hashim Amla, Alviro Petersen, AB de Villiers, Jacques Kallis, Ashwell Prince, Mark Boucher (wk), Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Paul Harris.

India vs South Africa 2nd Test Photos, Images - VVS Laxman Man of the Match

India bounced back strongly after inning defeat in centurion with a hard fought 87 runs win in the 2nd test match at Durban on 4th day to level the 3 match series 1-1 and now the 3rd test at Cape Town from 2nd January will be a decider. VVS Laxman got Man of the Match for his brilliant inning of 96 runs in the 2nd inning.

IND v SAF 2nd Test Result - India won by 87 runs, Series level 1-1, Laxman MOM

India played to their reputation of no.1 test team as they beat host South Africa by 87 runs on the 4th day just after lunch and level the 3 match series by 1-1 on Wednesday, 29th December, 2010 at Durban.

On the start of day 4 it was anybody's game as South Africa needed 192 runs with 7 wickets in hands, but tight bowling by Indian bowlers removed Kallis, ABD and Boucher early as Zaheer and Sreesanth took 3 wickets each and Harbhajan took 2 wickets to seal the much needed victory.

VVS Laxman got Man of the Match for his match winning 96 runs in the 2nd inning.

Match Summary:

India 1st inning - 205 all out in 65.1 overs (Laxman 38, Steyn 6-50, Tsotsobe 2-40)

South Africa 1st inning - 131 all out in 37.2 overs (Amla 33, Harbhajan 4-10, Zaheer 3-36)

India 2nd inning - 228 all out in 70.5 overs (Laxman 96, Tsotsobe 2-43, Morkel 3-47)

South Africa 2nd inning - 215 all out in 72.3 overs (Prince 39*, Sreesanth 3-45, Zaheer 3-57)

Toss - South Africa, who chose to bowl first.

Man of the Match - VVs Laxman (India)

Result - India won by 87 runs

Series - 3-match series level 1-1

India vs South Africa Second Test 4th Day Live Score at Durban - INd v SAF 2nd Test Live Commentary

VVS Laxman's fighting 96 runs in the tough conditions helps India set a target of 303 runs and in reply South Africa started +vely with 63 runs for the 1st wicket but then India bounced back with 3 wickets and they were on top if Pujara got a tough catch of Kallis and now the match is evenly balanced and it can be anybody's game on 4th day as South Africa needs another 192 runs and requires 7 wickets.

Watch and enjoy the live scorecard with ball by ball commentary of the 4th day of Second test match between India and South Africa on Wednesday, 29th December, 2010 at Kingsmead, Durban from afternoon 1.30 PM IST.

India vs South Africa Second Test 4th Day Live Score with ball by ball Commentary:

IND vs SA 2nd Test Preview at Durban - India v South Africa Second Test Teams

Second test match of the 3 match series between host South Africa and India on the Boxing day, 26th December, 2010 at Kingsmead, Durban and timing will be 08:00 GMT, 10:00 local, 13:30 IST. South Africa leading the 3 match series by 1-0.

India out played completely in the 1st inning with both and bowl but played relatively well in the 2nd inning but they have to replace Raina by Cheteshwar Pujara in the miidle and if Zaheer will return we hope a better show with the bowl. They have to win or draw this match to make the series alive.

South Africa convincingly win the 1st test and their all batsmen played really well specially Kallis, Amla and ABD. Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel bowled well to bowled out opposition twice.

India Playing 11 for 2nd Test at Durban:

Virender Sehwag, Murali Vijay, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Cheteshwar Pujara, VVS Laxman, MS Dhoni (capt/wk), Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Sreesanth.

South Africa Playing 11 for 2nd Test at Durban:

Graeme Smith (capt), Hashim Amla, Alviro Petersen, AB de Villiers, Jacques Kallis, Ashwell Prince, Mark Boucher (wk), Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Lonwabo Tsotsobe/Ryan McLaren, Paul Harris.

India vs South Africa 1st Test Photos, Images - Kallis Man of the Match

South Africa beat India by an inning and 25 runs in the 1st test match despite Sachin Tendulkar's historic 50th test century and takes the 1-0 lead in 3 match series. Jacques kallis got Man of the Match for his maiden double century with 201 not out runs.