Border Gavaskar Trophy 2003/04: An enthralling series and farewell to Steve Waugh

Final Test - Sydney

Waugh's played match-saving innings of 80 runs in his final Test inning

There was much more to the match than a mere final - it was Steve Waugh's swansong. The 'Ice Cool Man' as he was popularly known, was admired for his mental strength, astute leadership skills and gritty batting.

Sourav Ganguly won the toss and with solid contributions from the top order, Indians posted a gigantic 705 - the highlight being Sachin Tendulkar's 241 and VVS Laxman's 178.

With India believing that they had batted Australia out of the match, the lion-hearted Anil Kumble took 8 wickets while Australia managed to score 474 on the backdrop of centuries from Justin Langer and Simon Katich.

With Indians setting a target of 443 in the fourth innings, Australia began aggressively but lost wickets at regular intervals.

Tendulkar scored a double century in the match

Waugh stood between India and the series victory and his defiant innings ensured the Test ended in a draw. The innings was typical of the captain and elicited a standing ovation from the crowd.