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Tendulkar–Azharuddin Double Century Stand! | Klusener, McMillan Centuries | Epic Test Battle

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Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @cricketmax87   Experience one of the most unforgettable Test matches between South Africa and India, featuring breathtaking batting, explosive centuries, and a record-breaking partnership between Sachin Tendulkar & Mohammad Azharuddin. 🏏 Match Summary Toss: South Africa Test Debut: D. Ganesh Man of the Match: B. M. McMillan Attendance: 74,009 South Africa posted their highest Test total since readmission, powered by three centuries — Gary Kirsten, Brian McMillan, and a blistering Lance Klusener 102 off 100, the fastest Test hundred by a South African at the time. Klusener and McMillan added 147 runs, breaking a 94-year-old 8th-wicket record. 🇮🇳 India’s Early Collapse India were reduced to 58/5, with early wickets from Klusener, Donald, Pollock, and Adams. Dravid played on, three wickets fell in the first over of Day 2, and India looked headed for another short Test defeat. 🔥 The Tendulkar–Azharuddin Rescue Act Then came one of the greatest counterattacking partnerships in Test cricket history: ⭐ 222-run stand in just 40 overs Azharuddin: 115 (110 balls), 19 fours & 1 six — breathtaking, wristy brilliance Tendulkar: 169 in nearly 6 hours — majestic, disciplined, dominant They smashed Klusener for 30 runs in 6 overs after lunch, forcing South Africa on the defensive. Despite chances dropped by Hudson & Cronje, Azhar fell run-out, and Tendulkar was last out after saving the follow-on thanks to a brilliant catch by Bacher at deep midwicket. 🇿🇦 South Africa Seize Control India briefly rallied with 3 early wickets, but steady partnerships: Hudson–Cullinan McMillan–Pollock pushed the lead to 426 runs. Cronje declared, and South Africa bowled India out in 67 overs, crushing the visitors with another middle-order collapse. 🌍 Special Moment During the long lunch break, players met President Nelson Mandela, who praised cricket’s role in united South Africa. ⚡ A Match Remembered For Iconic 222-run Tendulkar–Azhar stand Klusener’s fastest South African Tes