5 worst batting collapses in fourth innings run-chases

#3 Pakistan (vs South Africa, 1993 in Faisalabad) – 23/0 to 92/10

Gary Kirsten in action during a Test match against Pakistan

After the honors were shared in the first two Tests, both South Africa and hosts Pakistan were looking to win the final tie and clinch the series. The venue was Faisalabad and the Proteas decided to try their luck with the bat after winning the toss. South-paw Gary Kirsten's ton guided his team to a total of 239, and Wasim Akram was the pick of the bowlers with 4 dismissals.

The Asians scored 308 runs with Inzamam-ul-Haq missing the century mark by 4 runs. In the second innings, the South Africans were caught in the spin-web of Pakistan’s duo, Mushtaq Ahmed, and Saqlain Mushtaq. The Hansie Cronje led side managed to set a target of 146 for Pakistan.

The visitors were not prepared for what was coming, as they were blown away by the sheer brilliance of Shaun Pollock and tricky bowling by Pat Symcox. They lost their first wicket for 23, and subsequently fell like a ‘house of cards’ and crumbled to just 92 runs! The Proteas scripted a historic Test series win.