19 Feb 2010

India secure dramatic victory over South Africa

8:23 am on 19 February 2010

India are still test cricket's top ranked nation after a dramatic win in their second test against South Africa in Kolkata.

The Indian off spinner Harbhajan Singh took five wickets, including the winning dismissal with just nine balls remaining in the match, to force a series-levelling victory by an innings and 57 runs.

But Hashim Amla was named man of the match - and the series - for his unbeaten 123, his third successive test century, which almost guided the Proteas to victory and the world number one ranking.

India haven't lost a test match at home since 2004.