In Pics: When South Africa hunted down record 435-run target
Exactly 15 years ago, on March 12, 2006, South Africa stunned the sporting world when they chased down a world record target against Australia in an ODI at Johannesburg.
Exactly 15 years ago, on March 12, 2006, South Africa stunned the sporting world when they chased down a world record target against Australia in an ODI at Johannesburg.
World champion Australia had posted a then world record score of 434/4 in its first innings. 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.
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Former South Africa batsman Herschelle Gibbs
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Former South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Mark Boucher
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Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting
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