Australia's bowling figures in the four highest ODI run chases

#1 Australia vs South Africa at Johannesburg 2006

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In a poll conducted by the ICC, this particular match was voted as the best ODI match in the history of the sport. A total of 872 runs were scored in this game, making it the highest match aggregate in ODIs, going past the previous highest of 693, made by India and Pakistan at Karachi in 2004.

After opting to bat first, Australia led by Ricky Ponting’s sumptuous 164 run knock, went on to break numerous records as they amassed a total of 434 runs which turned out to be the highest score ever in an ODI.

Their record had lasted just for a few hours, as South Africa banished the ghosts of the 1999 World Cup and provided fans around the world with a match of a lifetime by defeating Australia by 1 wicket and 2 balls to spare. Herschelle Gibbs was the architect of the chase with a stupendous knock of 175 in 111 deliveries.

Nathan Bracken was the pick of the Australian bowlers. He managed to take a 5 wicket haul but conceded 67 runs in his 10 overs. Mike Lewis had a night to forget as he conceded 113 runs in 10 overs at an economy rate of 11.3. By doing so, he broke the record of maximum runs conceded in an innings in an ODI.

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