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The 5th ODI between South Africa and Australia on March 12, 2006, at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg is widely regarded as one of the greatest one-day international cricket matches ever played, frequently referred to as the "438 Match".
South Africa defeated Australia by 1 wicket in a stunning run chase, setting a new world record for the highest successful run chase in ODI history.
Match Summary (12 March 2006)
Result: South Africa won by 1 wicket (with 1 ball remaining)
Australia: 434/4 (50 overs)
South Africa: 438/9 (49.5 overs)
Key Match Highlights
Australia's Record Innings: Australia elected to bat and posted a then-world-record total of 434/4.
Ricky Ponting scored 164 off 105 balls, and Michael Hussey added 81 off 51.
South Africa's Chase: Herschelle Gibbs played a historic innings of 175 off 111 balls. Graeme Smith (90 off 55) and Mark Boucher (50* off 43) held their nerve to chase the target.
Records Broken:
Highest total in an ODI (previously 398–5 by Sri Lanka).
Highest successful run chase (438 runs).
Highest match aggregate (872 runs).
Mick Lewis recorded the most expensive bowling figures in ODI history (0-113 in 10 👁️ overs).
This match was the series decider, and South Africa won the 5-match ODI series 3-2. Wow❤️
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