After a middle order collapse, where Inda lost 6 wickets for 59 runs, it was left to the last wicket pair of VVS Laxman and Anil Kumble to bail the team out of trouble and to restrict the Pakistan lead to as little as possible

After taking a handy lead of 121 runs, Pakistan were in search of some quick runs so that they could force a result. Shahid Afridi, the Pakistan opener, provided just that, with a blazing 58 (50 in 26 balls - the quickest by a Pakistan cricketer in test history)., 3rd Test: India v Pakistan at Bangalore, 24-28 March 2005© ESPNcricinfo Ltd

After a middle order collapse, where India lost 6 wickets for 59 runs, it was left to the last wicket pair of VVS Laxman and Anil Kumble to bail the team out of trouble and to restrict the Pakistan lead to as little as possible. The duo added 53 runs and helped India reduce Pakistan's lead to 121 runs., 3rd Test: India v Pakistan at Bangalore, 24-28 March 2005© ESPNcricinfo Ltd