Test cricket's top 10 dead rubber victories

#2 India beat Australia by 13 runs - Mumbai, 2004

Under Adam Gilchrist's captaincy, Australia managed to conquer their 'Final Frontier' after 35 years as they beat India in their own backyard in a Test series. However, on a treacherous pitch that spun back and forth, the world champions were unable to chase 105 runs to win the match! A part-time bowler like Michael Clarke ended with figures of 6-9 in an innings.

But the Indians weren't down and out, perhaps gaining confidence from Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman scoring half-centuries in the second innings. With the spin trio of Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh and Murali Kartik, India wrapped up a memorable yet controversial win within 3 days, even as they lost the 4-match series 1-2.

It was a rare Indian win considering that they were bowled out for a paltry 104 in the first innings, and trailed the Aussies by 99 runs.