India vs Australia, 2nd Test at Kolkata, Mar 11 2001 - Match News

RESULT
2nd Test, Eden Gardens, March 11 - 15, 2001, Australia tour of India
(T:384) 445 & 212
(fo) 171 & 657/7d

India won by 171 runs

Player Of The Match
59 & 281
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