3hundred 3rd man -- 'viru'

Indians were for this test series to start, after winning confident in them; while returning from Oz . Kumble's men were ready to face the fearless South Africans. It was all set at chennai. S.African placed a great score of 540 in 2 days, it was difficult and challenging for indians.

Sunlight started to diminish on day 2, when the man Sehwag (viru) came and opened hos account. At the end of day 2 he was unbeaten on 50. Day 3 was a day meant for viru only for him; he was on the pitch; holding his breath and his bat. He was not only fighting with the S.African bowlers, but also the hot sun; it was too hot and humid. But, he never stoped he was looking brilliant, his storks were referred from the book, and some of his play made an entry into the book of cricket. End of day 3 was nearing , without any baffling he crossed the 300 mark ; and was the third player to cross this 300 line twice in world history of cricket.He was really pumped up by his non stop able innings. We all were eagerly waiting for the 4th day to arrive, and seethe exciting moment of sehwag breaking Brian Lara's record of 400 mark. But he fails; he broke our expectations in the 1st session itself, when he gave his wicket to Nitini. Although he disappointed us, those stunning knows made our mind relaxed and more over we gave him a unique place in our mind.

Even though we had a hope of winning this match, it was drawn by the excellent batting performance showcased by McKenzie.