The 2002 ICC Champions Trophy semifinal between India and South Africa is one of the most memorable encounters in cricket history, largely because of its dramatic finish and the emotions involved. The match was held on September 25, 2002, at the RPS Colombo Srilanka ,and it turned out to be a thrilling contest between two of the strongest teams in world cricket at the time.
India, led by Sourav Ganguly, had reached the semifinal after a strong campaign, and South Africa, captained by Shaun Pollock, were considered formidable opponents. Both teams had a wealth of talent, and the encounter promised to be a clash of the titans.
Chasing the target of 262, South Africa collapsed after reaching 192 runs for one wicket with Herschelle Gibbs scoring 116 and Jacques Kallis 97 runs in 37 overs. Gibbs could not continue his inning due to heat exhaustion. Sehwag got three wickets for 25 runs in five overs. India won the match by 10 runs and qualified for the final of the tournament.
This match always remember for dramatic finish between India and South Africa as South Africa was in strong position 192/1 runs in 37 overs. South African opener Harshale gibbs was unable to continue his innings of 116 runs, Got retire hurt because of heat exhaustion.
South African team couldn't maintained tune set by Harshale Gibbs and Jacques Kallis, When Harshale Gibbs leaves ground.
South African batsman couldn't not bear the pressure through their wickets in series by time game was progressing.
India was waiting for breakthrough which them got in form of Harshale Gibbs and Indian team didn't gave any chance to South African team to settle and won the match by 10 runs.
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