Sourav Ganguly delighted the crowd with a knock of 48 to put India on the brink of victory at the end of Day 4 of the first Test against Pakistan at the Ferozshah Kotla in Delhi on Sunday.

Chasing a target of 203 runs, India scored 171 for 3 in 54.5 overs, 32 runs short, before bad light ended play early yet again.

Ganguly smashed eight boundaries in his 61-ball knock to lead India's victory charge. He was involved in an unbroken stand of 78 runs for the fourth wicket with Sachin Tendulkar, who was not out on 32.

Earlier, Wasim Jaffer scored a fine 53, hitting eight boundaries off 81 deliveries, to give India a fine start.
Pakistan could add only 35 runs to their total on the fourth morning their last five wickets falling in 17.2 overs, and were bowled out for 247 in the second innings.

Misbah-ul Haq played a fighting knock of 45 before falling to Sourav Ganguly while attempting a big shot.

Captain Anil Kumble again emerged India's most successful bowler, finishing with 3 for 68 in 27.1 overs.

Pakistan scored 231 in their first innings and India replied with 276.

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