Centurion: Rain stopped South Africa just two wickets short of registering a win in the first Test on Sunday after Sachin Tendulkar scored his 50th Test century and was unbeaten on 107 when stumps were drawn on day four, with India 454/8 in the second innings.
Tendulkar was just 20 runs away from the historic ton at tea as India reached 394 for six at the break.
The duo, who added 117 runs from 28.1 overs, were not at any discomfort facing the South African bowlers as they scored at a brisked pace, raising hopes of saving the match though there is more than one day's play left in the match.
Tendulkar, who came in at the fall of nightwatchman Ishant Sharma at 214 for three in the morning session stood rock solid while Dhoni was even more aggressive than his senior partner at one stage....
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