On March 12, , South Africa stunned the sporting world when they chased down a world record run target against Australia in an ODI at Johannesburg. Exactly 15 years ago, on March 12, , South Africa stunned the sporting world when they chased down a world record target against Australia in an ODI at Johannesburg.
But what shook the cricketing world was the fact that the Proteas chased down the mammoth target with a wicket in hand and a ball to spare. Interestingly, the historic match was part of the five-match ODI series and South Africa had wasted a lead opportunity in the series. They were staring at a defeat when Australia scored the first-ever score above in the over format with Ricky Ponting scoring We had nothing to lose.
Coming to the chase, South Africa skipper Graeme Smith provided an electric start with a ball 90 comprising 13 fours and two sixes, while Herschelle Gibbs smashed 21 fours and seven sixes for off balls that helped South Africa not only cross the line but clinch the series Notably, the duo stitched an incredible run stand for the first wicket partnership to help the hosts reach in just the 24th over.
However, Australia did bounce back in the game and removed Gibbs, AB de Villiers 14 and Jacques Kallis 20 in quick succession to move into a dominant position in the series-decider. EUR — Euro. Xe Live Exchange Rates Inverse. The world's most popular currency tools. Xe International Money Transfer. Send money. Xe Currency Charts. View charts. Xe Rate Alerts. Create alert. Xe Currency Tools. Historical Currency Rates.
Travel Expenses Calculator. Makhaya Ntini nudged Lee for a single, and Boucher hit the next ball to long-on for four to win the match. Ponting and Gibbs were both awarded man of the match but the Australian - probably in a state of disbelief himself - declined it, saying Gibbs deserved the honour. Bowling: Lee 7. Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalism. By registering, you will also enjoy limited access to Premium articles, exclusive newsletters, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists.
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