10 best drawn Test matches of the last decade

#6 South Africa v England, Cape Town, 2010

The last wicket pair rejoices

When it looked like the 4th Test of the series between South Africa and England at Cape Town was petering out towards a draw, things changed quite dramatically on the 5th day. The honours were even after both teams completed their 1st innings, England scoring 273 in response to South Africa's 291.

However, South Africa took the game away in the 2nd essay when they piled up 447, thanks to Graeme Smith's superb 183. England were left to survive for more than a day and a half. They ended the first day at 132 for 3 and South Africa were clear favourites to win the game on the fifth day.

When Jonathan Trott departed on the 5th morning to leave England at 160 for 5, there was no doubt which way the game was heading. However, Ian Bell and Paul Collingwood dropped anchor, taking England close to safety. Just when it looked like they had seen things through, England lost four quick wickets. Number 10 Graeme Swann and last man Graham Onions were left to bat out the 17 deliveries left on the day. However, the two saw off the last two overs from Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel to help England escape with a famous draw.