- Karthik Narayan

The test was set at the Mecca of Indian cricket. Eden Gardens, Calcutta, the Second test of the series where South Africa was touring India in late November 1996.

The scene was set for a South African young cricketer nicknamed as Zulu to make a name for himself, India had won the first test, and this being the second, SA had to win to save the series. The test was set at the Mecca of Indian cricket. Eden Gardens, Calcutta, the Second test of the series where South Africa was touring India in late November 1996.

South African skipper, Hansie Cronje won the toss and opted to bat first. South Africa also capped a young batsman who is also an exuberant fielder (people said he was a better fielder than Jonty Rhodes!) and yes it was Hershelle Gibbs. Gibbs batted at No.3 and scored 31 from 112 balls. SA had their in-form batsmen in Kirsten, Hudson and Cullinan. Their start was really good, with a 200 plus partnership between Hudson and Kirsten. Finally when our Golden Debutant came in to bat at No.8, the team was in good hands at 363/6. Klusener's batting stint wasn't good at all. He made just 10 runs and was out clean bowled by a Venkatesh Prasad's delivery. SA made 428 in their 1st Innings. Indian bowling point of view, Prasad picked up six wickets. Read full article...

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