10 Best ODI Matches of the Century

#2 South Africa vs Australia (12th March 2006, Johannesburg)

South Africa v Australia - 2006

The greatest match ever played between Australia and Protease. The series-deciding ODI between Australia and South Africa will be the best among the ODI's of the 21st century.

Batting first, Australian batters were seen predetermined to slash a mammoth total. Openers, Katich and Gilchrist given a great start were both departed after hitting half centuries. Ponting maintained the run flow and blasted 164 runs from just 105 balls. Hussey's 81 runs contribution and Symmonds's cameo helped Aussies to set up a 435 runs mammoth target. South Africa, with nothing to lose, staged the best chase in the history of ODIs. Gibbs's 175(111) knock alongside half-century performance from Smith and Boucher helped Protease to win the match with one wicket and one ball to spare.

SCORECARD SUMMARY

AUSTRALIA 434/4(50 OVERS)

SOUTH AFRICA 438/9(49.5 OVERS)

Result:

South Africa won by 1 wicket (with 1 ball remaining)