CRICKET : Klusener skittles India
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.S Africa 428 & 367 for 3 dec India 329 & 137 South Africa win by 329 runs
A sensational bowling performance on his debut by Lance Klusener enabled South Africa to win the second Test at Eden Gardens, Calcutta, yesterday. The 21-year-old, who took 8 for 64, becoming the highest wicket-taker on debut for South Africa in a Test to help his side level the three-match series.
India, chasing 467 runs for victory, were bowled out for 137 as they proved unable to bat through three full sessions to earn a draw. After resuming on 59 for 4, they lasted only 93 minutes yesterday.
The dismissal of Rahul Dravid with the score on 88 began the Indian collapse. The opener was yorked by Brian McMillan for 23 and the South African all- rounder helped hastened the Indian fall by taking three slip catches off Klusener.
Sunil Joshi was the first to go in that fashion followed by Azharuddin, who scored a breezy 52, and Javagal Srinath soon followed.
Despite his haul, Klusener did not win the man of the match award. That went to Gary Kirsten, the South African opener, who scored a century in each innings.
Final day; South Africa won toss
SOUTH AFRICA - First Innings 428 (A C Hudson 146, G Kirsten 101; B K V Prasad 6-104).
INDIA - First Innings 329 (M Azharuddin 109, A Kumble 88no).
SOUTH AFRICA - Second Innings 367-3 dec (D J Cullinan 153no, G Kirsten 133).
INDIA - Second Innings
(Overnight: 59 for 4)
R S Dravid b McMillan 23
M Azharuddin c McMillan b Klusener 52
S Joshi c McMillan b Klusener 1
A Kumble b Klusener 17
J Srinath c McMillan b Klusener 19
B K V Prasad not out 3
N D Hirwani b Klusener 0
Extras (lb2, nb9) 11
Total 137
Fall: 1-17 2-18 3-27 4-28 5-88 6-9, 7-97 8-132 9-137.
Bowling: McMillan 19-8-33-1; Klusener 21.3-4-64-8; Cronje 7-4-10-0; Symcox 6-1-28-1.
Umpires: V K Ramaswamy (Ind) and B C Cooray (Sri Lanka).
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments