NewsPhotos In Pics: When South Africa hunted down record 435-run target

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.

Updated:Mar 12, 2021, 05:17 PM IST

Former South Africa batsman Herschelle Gibbs

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Former South Africa batsman Herschelle Gibbs celebrates after hitting century (Source: Twitter)

Former South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Mark Boucher

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Mark Boucher celebrates after hitting winnings shot. (Source: Twitter)

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting

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Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting after hitting century against South Africa (Source: Twitter)

Former South Africa batsman Herschelle Gibbs

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Herschelle Gibbs smashed 21 fours and seven sixes for 175 off 111 balls that helped South Africa not only cross the line but clinch the series 3-2. (Source: Twitter)