SA prove their class with series win
India's quest for a historic Test series win in South Africa ended in agony after the home team fought their way to a five-wicket, series-clinching victory here today with some sensible batting. Chasing 211 for victory, the South Africans held their nerves as they negotiated a deteriorating fifth day track to overhaul the target and record a memorable come-from-behind 2-1 series triumph in overcast conditions. Skipper Graeme Smith laid the foundation for the run chase with 55 while all-rounder Shaun Pollock, promoted to the number four slot, chipped in with a useful 37 to take the game away from the visitors, who lacked the firepower... More