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272 runs- India vs New Zealand, Auckland 1968

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Prasanna was simply outstanding with the ball

In what was a rare occurrence those days, India found themselves 2-1 up in a four-match Test series in an overseas tour, with one game to go at Auckland.

Put in to bat, India struggled their way to 252 runs in their first innings, but the bowlers, led by EAS Prasanna, got them back in the contest, bundling New Zealand out for 140.

The visitors batted better in the second essay, posting 261 for 5 declared, led by a 99 from Rusi Surti and defending 374 runs, the bowling, led again by Prasanna, dismissed the hosts for 101 runs to win the series 3-1.

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