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Sehwag finished unbeaten on 309 as India reached 468 for one in reply to South Africa's first innings 540 all out at the close on the third day.
The 29-year-old, who also made 309 against Pakistan at Multan in 2004, became only the third player to achieve the feat of two triple 100s, matching Australian Don Bradman and West Indies batsman Brian Lara.
It was the fastest triple hundred in Test cricket since the scorers began recording number of balls faced by a batsman.
Sehwag raced to 300 off 278 balls in the final session, surpassing Australian Matthew Hayden's 362-ball effort when he scored a then world record 380 against Zimbabwe at Perth in 2003-4.
The Indian batsman lashed 42 fours and five sixes to race to his triple hundred, nudging paceman Makhaya Ntini for a single to squareleg.
Sehwag, who batted for eight hours to reach the milestone, lifted his arms triumphantly and embraced partner Rahul Dravid as the South African fielders applauded and the Indian players and the rest of the spectators gave him a standing ovation.


indian batsman till now are marathas. Vijay Hazare, Vinoo Mankad, Mr Deodhar, Great Gavaskar, Colonel Vengserkar, Manjeraker, and now great Sachin. And by gods grace the one to follow Sachin will also be a maratha.Any comparison ?
Congratualions for what you did and deserve I would like to convey my thanks to South African Team for showing possitive attitute by praising the innings instead of negitive approach by ASSIES
Viru did wonderful batting and gave nice reply to selectors. The innings I watched personally and it is an amazing experience. Weldone SEHWAG. God Bless you..
Good work Sehwag !!Meanwhile, the South African fielders applauded Sehwag's achievement thus showing they are more civilized than the Aussies.
You have made us proud. We wish you to surpass the 400Mark tomorrow.
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