5 instances of a team winning after conceding a lead of over 200 runs

5) South Africa vs Australia, Durban 1950

The Aussies scripted a memorable victory

Lead Conceded: 236

Result: Australia won by 5 wickets

Test number 320 is the only international test match till date to have produced a winner when a team failed to enforce the follow-on. Dudley Nurse’s Proteas side made 311 courtesy of a stellar century by opener Eric Rowan. In reply, the Aussies could only muster up 75 runs thanks to a breath-taking spell from spinner Hugh Tayfield.

Despite having a healthy lead of 236, South Africa decided to bat again. This decision turned out to be a nightmare as they were bowled out for 99. Bill Johnston and Ian Johnson were the chief architects with the ball as they picked up five and four wickets respectively. Still requiring a stiff 336 runs for victory, the Aussies fought hard and rode on Neil Harvey’s 151* to register a historic win.