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India stays on top

big_imageIndia has won a dramatic second Test in Kolkata this afternoon to level the series and keep the top spot in world Test cricket.

Harbhajan Singh, who finished with five wickets, grabbed the last wicket of the match when he trapped Morne Morkel LBW. At that stage there were 13 minutes left to play.

South Africa's Hashim Amla remained unbeaten on 127. Amla was only out once in three innings of the series. He was named player of the match and player of the series.

India bowled out South Africa for 289 and claimed victory by an innings and 58 runs.

South Africa now faces India in three one-day internationals; the first is to be played in Jaipur on Sunday. The match will start at 11:00 South African time.

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