Five occasions when Indian team defied the odds to script an overseas Test win 

#1 South Africa vs India, Johannesburg, 2018

India's baptism with fire

India added another chapter in their remarkable record at the Wanderers as they pulled off a memorable heist by defeating South Africa in the third Test at Johannesburg.

India overcame the stubborn resistance offered by Hashim Amla (52) and Dean Elgar (86) to wrap up a famous victory for the tourist, retaining their World No. 1 ranking in the process.

On a pitch termed from 'dangerous' to 'poor', Indian batsman turned up for the first time in this series.

Vijay (25) showed a glimpse of his former self by leaving a lot of balls outside the off stump, something we have seldom witnessed this series.

His partnership first with Rahul (16) in the closing moments of day two and then with Virat Kohli (41) after India had lost two early wickets in the first 45 minutes when the pitch was at its liveliest, ensured India stayed afloat. His wicket in the last over before lunch brought the game to parity.

But Rahane came out to bat after lunch as if to show what India has been missing throughout the series.

On a pitch where survival was endangered Rahane's counter-attack peg, South Africa, back considerably evident by the two consecutive drop catches in as many overs in the latter part of the session.

South Africa have themselves, not the pitch, to blame for bowling too short and too wide in the afternoon session mainly and underestimating India's batting resolve.

They have themselves, not the pitch, to blame for being unable to whitewash the Indian's they so desperately wanted to seek redemption for the 0-3 drubbing they received back in 2015.

Match Stats:

India 187 (Pujara 50, Kohli 54, Rabada 3-39) & 247 (Rahane 48, Morkel 3-47) beat South Africa 194 (Amla 61, Bumrah 5-54) & 177 (Elgar 86, Shami 5-28) by 63 runs.