- 6th Nov 1996, 26 years ago on this Day
- India vs South Africa at Wankhede, Mumbai
- Titan Cup Final
India won the Titan Cup under the leadership of Sachin Tendulkar. It was another instance after 1996 World Cup where South Africa won all the 6 league games and lost the Final.
Batting first India scored 220/7 in 50 overs. Skipper Sachin Tendulkar played the anchoring knock of 67 (88 Balls 6 Fours) in the Likes of Donald, Fanie de Villiers, Klusener, Symcox, Boje & Crounje. Finally Ajay Jadeja 43* (42 Balls 2 Fours 2 Sixer) finished the game in Style, helping India to setup a Fighting Total.
Although South Africa was the Strongest Side during those days but they were 96/7 once and ended with 185 where Anil Kumble picked 4 wickets with a Figure 8.2- 0-25-4.
The Highlight of the series was Allan Donald who picked 17 wickets in that tournament. In the Flat Indian wicket he puzzled the opponent batsman with his pace and bounce and was awarded the Man of the Series.
- SA 185 allout (47.2)
- Ind 220/7 (50)
- Ind win by 35 runs
- Man of the Match: Anil Kumble
- Man of the Series: Allan Donald