Match ends in draw, India level series for 1st time in SA

The Indians never made an effort to chase down the stiff target and the batsmen played out time to crawl to 166 for three in their second innings before play was called off to mark the end of a fascinating three-match series.

Although the Indians could not achieve their dream of a maiden away series win over South Africa, it was a creditable achievement for the visitors as they drew a Test series for the first time on the African soil. The result also meant that India maintained their number one ranking.

In Image: South African captain Graeme Smith (L) and Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni pose for photos after the fifth day of the third and final Test between India and South Africa at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town on January 6, 2011.

Text: PTI

Image: AP/AFP

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