India vs South Africa Tests: Top 5 highest individual scores

#2 Hashim Amla (253 not out)

Hashim Amla

Yet another unbeaten double hundred by a South African, yet another innings victory for the Proteas, yet another triumph in India. Hashim Amla had a terrific terrific tour of India in 2010, and during the first Test played at Nagpur from February 6, he was stuck like glue to the crease.

South Africa batted first after winning the toss, but soon found themselves in trouble at 6 for 2 as Zaheer Khan sent back both the openers cheaply. However, Amla batted on and on, and ended up making 253 not out from 473 balls with 22 fours.

The Jacques Kallis factor comes in here as well as the all-rounder contributed 173 from 351 balls.

Amla and Kallis added a massive 340 runs for the third wicket as the Indian bowlers were taken to task. South Africa declared at 558 for 6.

Under pressure, India managed only 233 despite Virender Sehwag’s 109 and Subramaniam Badrinath’s 56 on debut. Dale Steyn was a the wrecker-in-chief with 7 for 51 as India slumped from 221 for 4 to 233 all out.

Despite a second-innings hundred from Sachin Tendulkar, India lost the Test by an innings and 6 runs.