Zaheer Khan and Harbhajan Singh brought India back from the dead as they claimed seven wickets between them to bowl out South Africa for a paltry 131 in their first innings, on day two of the second Test in Durban, on Monday.
India were bowled out for 205 in their first innings on a lively wicket at Kingsmead, but Harbhajan (four for 10) and Zaheer (three for 36) scripted a splendid comeback.
- Scorecard: India vs South Africa, 2nd Test
This was South Africa's second lowest total at home against India following the 84 all out in Johannesburg in 2006-07.
South Africa's lowest totals against India:
|
Total |
Venue |
Season |
Result |
|
84 |
Johannesburg |
2006-07 |
Lost |
|
105 |
Ahmedabad |
1996-97 |
Lost |
|
121 |
Kanpur |
2007-08 |
Lost |
|
131 |
Durban |
2010-11 |
|
|
176 |
Mumbai WS |
1999-00 |
Won |
Lowest totals against India in 'away' Tests (excluding Zimbabwe and Bangladesh)
|
Total |
Opponent |
Venue |
Season |
Result (for batting side) |
|
83 |
Australia |
Melbourne |
1980-81 |
Lost |
|
84 |
South Africa |
Johannesburg |
2006-07 |
Lost |
|
94 |
New Zealand |
Hamilton |
2002-03 |
Won |
|
100 |
New Zealand |
Wellington |
1980-81 |
Won |
|
101 |
New Zealand |
Auckland |
1967-68 |
Lost |
|
101 |
England |
The Oval |
1971 |
Lost |
|
102 |
England |
Leeds |
1986 |
Lost |
|
103 |
West Indies |
Kingston |
2006 |
Lost |
|
107 |
Australia |
Sydney |
1947-48 |
Drawn |
|
128 |
England |
Leeds |
1986 |
Lost |
|
131 |
Australia |
Sydney |
1977-78 |
Lost |
|
131 |
South Africa |
Durban |
2010-11 |
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