Escaping defeat and the weaknesses of the opposition are the memories that stick most for both camps as they head to the steamy east coast city for the decisive game with just a three-day break.
The Indians, and the majority of South Africa's cricket news coverage and social media commentary, have focused on the South Africans' decision to defend at the end and play for a draw.
"I'd rather go down going for a win than draw!!" former South Africa batsman Herschelle Gibbs wrote on Twitter, encapsulating the feelings of many commentators.
That kind of reaction has clearly hurt the home team.
"Dale (Steyn) was really upset, he struggled to handle it," De Villiers said on Tuesday in Durban. On Sunday, skipper Smith also snapped at reporters questioning the tactics.
