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India need only draw with South Africa in the upcoming two-match series starting from 6th February 2010 to retain the No. 1 spot in the ICC Test rankings. But if they lose the series, being billed as a world championship bout, they stand to lose the US$175,000 the ICC gives to the team that is on top come April 1.

1st Test played at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur.

India startet well by taking two wickets for 6 runs. But from there on it was all South Africa because of the fabulous partnership between Jacques Kallis and Hashim Amla. At the end of day 1, South Africa were 291 for 2. Here are the highlights of day 1.

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2nd day of the first test also belongs to South Africa. They declared for 558. Kallis scored 173 and Hasim Amla was 253 not out. At the end of the day India were 25 without loosing a wicket.

Here are the hightlights of the 2nd days play.

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3rd day also goes to South Africa. Or to say it better, it was Dale Steyn day. He took a career-best 7 for 51 to put South Africa in command. His after tea spell of 3.4-2-3-5 with the old ball was one of the most lethal and joyful spells of pace and swing seen in India.

Here are the highlights of the third days play.

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It was South Africa again. Despite a fighting century from Sachin Tendulkar (his third in consecutive Tests) India couldn't avoid an innings defeat. South Africa won the first test by an innings and 6 runs to take 1-0 lead in the series. Now India is under pressure to level the series to keep their ICC No.1 place.

It was the first test defeat for MS Dhoni as captain and he admitted that India were completely outplayed in this test.

Graeme Smith gave the credit of the win to the team but didn't forget to mention Amla, Kallis and Steyn for the special individual performances. Hashim Amla is Man of the Match for his 253.

Here are the highlights of the 4th days play.

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India vs. South Africa 2nd Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata from 14th to 18th February 2010. South Africa started well with centuries from Alviro Petersen and Hashim Amla. But India struck after tea to reduce South Africa to 266 for 9 at the end of day 1. Here are the highlights of day 1.

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India started well on the 2nd day. South Africa were all out for 296 and Sehwag and Tendulkar scored centuries to bring India to 330 for 2. But South Africa came back strong to reduce India to 342 for 5 at the end of day 2. Here are the highlights of day 2.

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Day 3 goes to India. Laxman and Dhoni scored centuries to take India to 643 for 6. In their second innings, South Africa is 6 for 0. They still trail by 341 runs. Here are the highlights of day 3.

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Day 4 was a start stop day due to bad light and rain. At the end of the day South Africa were 115 for 3. Hashim Amla was 49 not out and going strong. If South Africa manage to survive the last day, they will win the series. Here are the highlights of day 4.

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Despite an heroic innings from Amla South Africa couldn't prevent the defeat. India won the match by an innings and 57 runs. With that India defend their No. 1 position. Here are the highlights of day 5.

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It was not a high quality game of cricket. But the contest was made memorable by the tailenders Steyn and Parnell. India made 298 for 9 in their 50 overs and South Africa fell 1 run shorter.

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South Africa is under pressure to level the series. 2nd ODI on 24.02.2010.

It was Sachin's day. He collared South Africa's attack on his way to a historic 200 as India took an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the series.

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3rd and the final ODI of the series is on 27.02.2010.

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