Indian cricket team in South Africa in 1996–97
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The Indian cricket team toured South Africa during the 1996–97 season, playing three Tests from 21 December 1996 to 30 January 1997. Prior to the series, India toured South Africa in the 1992–93 season, losing the Test series 0–1.[1] India was led by Sachin Tendulkar while South Africa was led by Hansie Cronje. The series was Tendulkar's first overseas Test tour as captain and third overall.[2] The tour began with a Test series (named Castle Lager Series for sponsorship reasons),[3] consisting of three matches. South Africa won the first two matches by a huge margin, thereby winning the series 2–0, while the final Test ended in a draw. At the end of the series, Brian McMillan of South Africa emerged as the top run-scorer with 296 runs, with an average of 98.66.[4] He was closely followed by fellow team member Daryl Cullinan with 291 runs and India's Rahul Dravid (277 runs).[4] Allan Donald and Javagal Srinath finished the series as top wicket-takers capturing 20 and 18 wickets respectively.[5] The former was named "man of the series".[6]
India in South Africa 1996-97 | |||
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South Africa | India | ||
Dates | 21 December 1996 – 30 January 1997 | ||
Captains | Hansie Cronje | Sachin Tendulkar | |
Test series | |||
Result | South Africa won the 3-match series 2–0 | ||
Most runs | Brian McMillan (296) | Rahul Dravid (277) | |
Most wickets | Allan Donald (20) | Javagal Srinath (18) | |
Player of the series | Allan Donald (SA) |
The Test series was followed by a triangular One-Day tournament, which included Zimbabwe as the third team.[7] South Africa won all its round-robin matches, and played against India in the finals;[7] they defeated India by 17 runs to win the title.[8] Donald once again ended up as the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 18 wickets,[9] while Cronje was declared "man of the series".[8]