Yestereve,when South Africa crossed the target of 434 by Australians,they had taught lesson of determination,courage and team work to millions of cricketfans.I will always remember this match in my life,this is the match which is played once in a life time.

I didn’t watch the match from start,i had already watched Australian innings but when I saw the score australians made,i was not believing in my eyes,i cleared my glasses and watched again,yes it was 434 and Australia had already made a record in cricket history for making highest score in ODI but same record became reason of embarrassment for Australia when Proteas chased the target in 49.5 overs and made 438/9 and won the match by 1 wicket.The hero of the match was mighty Herschelle Gibbs who scored 175,the 10th highest score in ODI,Pakistan’s Saeeed Anwar is on top with his might 194 runs Innings against India.

“I’m going to keep smiling for a while,” Gibbs said. “Cricket is getting bizarre these days with some of the scores made. We needed something like that from somebody and it happened to be my day.” -Gibbs

400+ is not the only record which was made at The Wanderers, Ponting scored 164 of 105 balls which includes 9 sixes and 13 fours,Australia’s Mick Lewis is on top as a Most expensive bowler in any ODI by giving 113 runs in 10 overs,few other stats of yesterdays match are given below:

Most 4’s in a match:87

Most 6’s in a match:26

First ever team who made 400+ :Australia

First ever team who chased the target of 400+:South Africa(438/9 in 49.5 overs)

No doubt,there is a real shame for Australia,they scored highest score and coudn’t defend it,i dont say they played worsts but its just South Africans outclassed the Aussies.

“It seems a regular occurrence these days,” said an angry Ponting. “We can’t defend totals. There was always a chance because we did it but there is no way they should have scored that many runs.” from Guardian.

In last, a historical moment for SouthAfrica when Boucher hit the four on 2nd last ball and stole the match.Cricket fans won’t forget this match ever in life.

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