SK Flashback: When India defied the odds to humble South Africa at Johannesburg

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 15: (L-R) Wayne Parnell of South Africa reacts after losing his wicket to give India victory during the 2nd One Day International match between South Africa and India from Bidvest Wanderers Stadium on January 15, 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images) — An epic encounter ended with India defeating South Africa at Johannesburg

#3 Graeme Smith - The thorn in India’s flesh

South Africa v India - Second One Day International : News Photo — Smith top scored for the Proteas with 77 runs

With a modest target of 191, it was South Africa’s match to surrender and India, with their backs to the wall, had to pull out something spectacular to crawl back into the game. Nevertheless, Graeme Smith was stubborn enough to not let India a foot into the door.

He played some glorious strokes and churned out singles and doubles to carry South Africa to 152 in 32 overs when he eventually dragged on a delivery by Munaf Patel onto the timber. Till Smith’s presence in the middle, India was all at bay.

He first set in a 59-run stand with Colin Ingram and then eked out a petite, but handy partnerships with JP Duminy and David Miller.