The MA Chidambaram Stadium has thrown up numerous unforgettable cricketing memories, none more indelible than the second tie in Test history, between India and Australia in Sept 1986. It’s also the scene of many a stirring Indian victory, including the two-wicket win in the decider of an epic three-Test series vs Australia in 2001.

Come Thursday, India will hope to invoke the spirit of that triumph orchestrated by VVS Laxman after having played themselves into a point of no return at this World Cup. To keep their campaign afloat, they must put the embarrassing meltdown against South Africa behind and focus on Zimbabwe.