India Nearly Defeat South Africa | Epic Test Draw | Rahul Dravid 150 | Srinath & Prasad Superb Spell

Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @cricketmax87   Relive the thrilling Johannesburg Test of January 1997, where India came within minutes of victory — only to be denied by bad light and a heroic, match-saving century from Daryl Cullinan. 🏏 Match Overview Venue: Johannesburg, Jan 16–20, 1997 Result: Match Drawn Toss: India Man of the Match: Rahul Dravid Man of the Series: Allan Donald Attendance: 78,514 India played for pride and nearly pulled off a stunning win on the final day. 🇮🇳 India's First Innings – Dravid’s 9-Hour Masterclass After a cautious start from the openers, the innings came alive with a 145-run partnership between Dravid and Ganguly. Highlights: Rahul Dravid – 148 off 460 balls, batting for nine hours Elegant supporting knocks from Ganguly and later Srinath & Kumble India ended Day 1 strong, losing no wickets after tea Overnight rain slowed progress, but Dravid kept India steady before holing out. 🇿🇦 South Africa’s Reply – Early Collapse, All-Rounder Resistance Srinath and Prasad were lethal, reducing South Africa to 147/5. Then: McMillan (anchor) & Pollock (counterattack) added 112 Klusener settled in to help reduce the deficit India secured a first-innings lead of 89 🇮🇳 India Build Again – Dravid & Ganguly Shine India’s best opening stand of the series — 90 by Rathore & Mongia. Followed by: Dravid & Ganguly adding 108 Lead stretched to 355 runs, putting India in command 🇿🇦 Final Day Drama – India Inches From Victory South Africa collapsed to 77/5, still 278 behind. A thunderstorm delayed play, but India struck twice more: 9 down, India on brink. Then came the resistance: Daryl Cullinan – 122 (194 balls, 262 minutes)* Klusener supported for 2 hours Klusener finally fell, but the light faded rapidly. India couldn't use pace, and with four overs left, play was called off — saving South Africa. A thrilling finish snatched away by weather and fading light. ⭐ Match Highlights Dravid’s heroic 148