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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.

World champion Australia had posted a then world record score of 434/4 in its first innings. But what shook the cricketing world was the fact that the Proteas chased down the mammoth target with a wicket in hand and a ball to spare.

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

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Former South Africa batsman Herschelle Gibbs

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

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Former South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Mark Boucher

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

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Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting

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

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Former South Africa batsman Herschelle Gibbs

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)

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Former South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Mark Boucher

Former South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Mark Boucher celebrates after hitting winning run against Australia (Source: Twitter)