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

Indian Test Squad, Team for Series against New Zealand - Ganbhir, Laxman, Ishant are back

Indian selectors announced 15-member squad for upcoming test series against New Zealand starting from 4th, November, 2010 at Ahmedabad. Gautam Gambhir, VVs Laxman and Ishant Sharma all missed the 2nd test against Australia due to injury are back in team while Cheteshwar Pujara and M Vijay played brilliantly in the 2nd test, retained thier place.

This is a good sign for India as they have good promising youngster are in line to fulfill any players due to retirement or injury.

Find the 15 member Indian test team for 3 match series against New Zealand.

India Test Team/Squad:

MS Dhoni (capt)
Virender Sehwag (vice-capt)
Gautam Gambhir
Suresh Raina
Cheteshwar Pujara
M Vijay
Rahul Dravid
Sachin Tendulkar
VVS Laxman
Harbhajan Singh
Zaheer Khan
Ishant Sharma
Sreesanth
Pragyan Ojha
Amit Mishra

Ind vs Aus 1st Test 5th Day Video Highlight - Laxman & Ishant Batting on Day 5 Video

Watch and enjoy the video highlights of day 5 of the 1st test which India won by just 1 wicket in a thrilling match thanks to Laxman and Ishant put 81 runs for the 9th wicket.

India vs Australia First Test 5th Day Video Highlight:

India vs Australia 1st Test Match Photos, Images - Zaheer Khan Man of the Match

VVS Lalxman become demises as he again comes between win and australia as India won the 1st test by 1 wicket in a nail-biting finish and retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in dramatic fashion in Mohali. Ricky Ponting has to wait more to register his first win as captain. Zaheer Khan is Man of the Match for his 8 wickets in the match.

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IND v AUS 1st Test Result - Laxman and Ishant stars in India's 1 wicket win in a thriller

Two injured players VVS Laxman and Ishant Sharma put a 81 runs 9th wicket partnership and India clinched an unbelievable victory over Australia by 1 wicket on the 5th and final day of the 1st test on Tuesday, 5th October, 2010 at Mohali. India now leading the 2 match series by 1-0.

India started the 5th day with 161 more runs with 6 wickets in hand but soon thei most trusted batsman Tendulkar out on 38 runs followed by Dhoni, zaheer and Harbhajan and India were struggling on 124/8. But Laxman once again proved the line between win and loss for Australia played brilliantly with injury with another injured bowler Ishant and took the score to 205 runs. Then last man Ojha played crucial inning and helps India with a thrilling historic 1 wicket win.

Zaheer Khan got Man of the Match for his 5 wickets in the 1st inning and 3 wickets in 2nd inning.

Match Summary:

Australia 1st Innings - 428 all out in 151.4 overs (Watson 126, Paine 92, Zaheer 5-94)

India 1st Innings - 405 all out in 108.1 overs (Tendulkar 98, Raina 86, Dravid 77, Johnson 5-64)

Australia 2nd Innings - 192 all out in 60.5 overs (Watson 56, shant 3-34, Zaheer 3-43)

India 2nd Innings - 216/9 in 58.4 overs (Laxman 73*, Ishant 31, Hilfenhaus 4-57)

Toss - Australia, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Zaheer Khan (India)

Result - India won by 1 wicket

Series - India led the 2-match series 1-0

India vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test Photos - Ind vs SL 3rd Test Picture, images

India won the 3rd and final test match by 5 wickets and level the series 1-1. VVS Laxman got Man of the Match while Virender Sehwag got Man of the Series.

Ind vs SRL 3rd Test Result - Laxman's century helps India won by 5 wickets, level series 1-1

In a thrilling match of test cricket India beat host Sri Lanka by 5 wickets in the 3rd and final test and level the series 1-1 on Saturday, 7th August, 2010 at Colombo. Sri Lanka won the 1st test while 2nd test was drawn.

Match was well poised at the start of 5th and final day as India needed 204 runs with 7 wickets in hand but Sachin Tendulkar (54) and VVS Laxman put 109 runs for the 5th wickets to avoid and drama. Laxman hit a brilliant century under pressure with unbeaten 103 runs to guide India level the series and maintain their top test ranking. Suresh Raina also contributed with quick 45 balls 41 runs.

VVs Laxman got Man of the Match for his brilliant century of 103 not out and 56 runs in the 1st inning while Virender Sehwag got Man of the Series for his 348 runs in 5 innings.


Match Summary:

Sri Lanka 1st Innings - 425 all out in 138 overs (Samarweera 137*, Sangakkara 75, Ojha 4-115)

India 1st Innings - 436 all out in 106.1 overs (Sehwag 109, Laxman 56, Raina 62, randiv 4-80)

Srilanka 2nd Innings - 267 all out in 85.2 overs (Samarweera 83, Mendis 78, Mishra 3-47, Sehwag 3-51)

India 2nd Innings - 258/5 in 68.3 overs (Laxman 103*, Tendulkar 54, Randiv 5-82)

Toss - Sri Lanka, who chose to bat.

Man of the Match - VVS Laxman (India)

Man of the Series - Virender Sehwag (India)

Result - India won by 5 wickets.

Series - 3-match series drawn 1-1.