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April 11-15, 2008

India v South Africa, 3rd Test, Kanpur

India 325 (Ganguly 87, Laxman 50) and 64 for 2 beat South Africa 265 (Smith 69, Amla 51) and 121 (Harbhajan 4-44) by 8 wickets
Scorecard and ball-by-ball details

3rd day
Bulletin - India sweep to eight-wicket win to level series
Sidharth Monga - One hour that made the difference
Quotes - Bowlers made my job easier - Dhoni
Quotes - 1-1 at home would disappoint us: Smith
Plays of the Day - Corridor of uncertainty
Audio - Manjrekar: Harbhajan's performance was heartening
Audio - Cullinan: Ganguly's innings the defining moment
Gallery

2nd day
Bulletin - Ganguly helps India gain slender lead
Sidharth Monga - Laxman and Ganguly master a meanie
Feature - 'Play the ball, not the pitch'
Quotes - 'This is definitely one of my top Test knocks' - Ganguly
Quotes - Better than expected, but hardly ideal - Arthur
Plays of the day - Sweepless wonders
Audio - Daryll Cullinan: 'South Africa will not mind a lead of 20-30'
Gallery - Gutsy Ganguly gives India slim lead

1st day
Bulletin - India fight back to bowl out South Africa
Sidharth Monga - Cracking contest on a cracking pitch
Quotes - 'Encouraging signs for our bowlers' - Amla
Plays of the day - The bouncer that wasn't, and a lot of late spin
Audio - Daryll Cullinan: 'A defining Test for Harris'
Gallery - South Africa falter after confident start

Preview package
Preview - Not so green, this park
Sidharth Monga - Surface tension before series decider
Quotes - Smith ready for spin battle
News - Kumble doubtful for Kanpur
Stats - Superb venue for openers
Audio - Sanjay Manjrekar: 'Bounce will be key in Kanpur'
News - Ishant and Munaf back for third Test
Quotes - 'We'll force India out of their comfort zone' - Arthur
News - Gavaskar slams India's players for IPL distractions