South Africa can be called chokers no longer, after burying the ghosts of 1999 with victory in a match even more extraordinary and nail-shredding than its illustrious forebear. Australia had just posted a world-record 434 for 4 in a single innings - the first 400-plus total in the history of the game . And yet they still lost - by one wicket, with one ball to spare. The home side’s victory sparked wild celebrations on and off the Wanderers pitch.
South Africa 438 for 9 in 49.5 overs (Gibbs 175, Smith 90, Boucher 50*) beat Australia 434 for 4 (Ponting 164, Hussey 81, Katich 79) by one wicket to win the greatest one-day international in the history of the game. How often do you see something like this. Read More