Makhaya Ntini (R) of South Africa talks to Jacques Kallis of South Africa during the Third NatWest One Day International between England and South Africa at the Brit Oval on August 29, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)
On this day: 15-year anniversary of ‘438’ Wanderers ODI
On this day, 12 March 2006, the Proteas recorded their famous ‘438-game’ win over Australia at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.
Makhaya Ntini (R) of South Africa talks to Jacques Kallis of South Africa during the Third NatWest One Day International between England and South Africa at the Brit Oval on August 29, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)
On this day, 12 March 2006, the Proteas recorded their famous ‘438-game‘ win over Australia at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.
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Australia had posted 434/4 in their allotted 50 overs with skipper Ricky Ponting top-scoring with 164 off 105 deliveries.
The Proteas replied with 438/9, scoring the winning runs off the penultimate ball off the match thanks for a boundary by wicketkeeper – and now Proteas coach – Mark Boucher.
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Herschelle Gibbs was just one of the many heroes that day with his 175 off 111 deliveries.
It’s also a match Australian bowler Mick Lewis will want to forget after he returned figures of 10-0-113-0.
