How 438 runs in ODI changed cricket (9/25)

[@puneet7768]

Greatest ODI ever! This ODI was ahead of its time because nobody used to score 400+ runs in ODI and then even chase a 400+ total, that is insane!

[@immortalphenix7966]

100th like

[@theshaunsta]

Srilanka chased indias total of over 400+ once

[@anand-anshu]

@@theshaunsta almost chased. SL lost by 3 runs

[@theshaunsta]

@@anand-anshu ah yeah true sorry

[@yatinyash94]

@Varun what about world cup final of 2019? 😛 Isn't the best match as of now?

[@nikku909]

I was a kid at that time and after 1st innings, I told my friend that nobody in the world, not even god can stop Australia from winning today. Later that day, me a kid, learnt a life lesson.

[@shorts_T]

😁😁😁

[@crseptic4578]

Kid now as well huh

[@verdriet1772]

God can do anything 😀

[@Fazzy-dt2zx]

Ok boomer

[@indian6755]

I went to sleep that night and knocked up by that chase later day morning

[@ashutoshbondre6325]

"it's like watching a hangover wear off in real time" LOL

[@balenci_tyaga]

brilliant hahaha

[@SlimGravy2K]

Man Australia and South Africa from 1998 to 2012 had one of the best rivalries of all time. You could pick any game played between them and have 2-3 heart stopping moments in each one, at a minimum. The caliber of players for both sides is crazy, and it’s like the two teams were playing against a mirror image of themselves. Both had an incredible top 4 Batsmen Both had world leading wicket keepers who could bad amazingly Both had the equal number 1 fielders in the world (Ponting and De Villiers Both had such a formidable bowling attack. It’s no wonder they put on so many great matches. Miss these days.

[@patrick17_6]

England vs Australia is the greatest cricketing rivalry there is, no debate!!

[@ragagamer7950]

@@patrick17_6 u forgot India vs Australia?

[@patrick17_6]

@AntiZion lololololololololololol

[@nobodyinparticula100]

De Villiers? Amazing fielder. But not a match to Jonty. Ponting, Collingwood, and Jonty were in a league of their own and considered equal match to each other. Symonds, Clarke and Devillier's, Gibbs come close.

[@DrDothraki]

Remember those times when Aussies saw south Africa as the only team deemed worthy to be called as their competitors?

[@shoaibmemon8788]

@Varun Thats true but since las 10 years Sa have defeated Aus 4 times on Aus soil, and Aus twice defeated Sa in Sa, now thats what u call the rivalry, also in border gavaskar trophy the home team always wins, except in 2004 when aus defeated ind in ind..

[@shoaibmemon8788]

@Varun Thats true, before 2008 Aus use to hammer SA.

[@abhishekparmar6702]

@@shoaibmemon8788 Australian team used to be legendary. They are still world class but I'm not sure if they can hold candle to their predecessors. Same for India, SA, and England. Nasser era for England, Kallis era for SA and Sachin era for Indian cricket. I dread to wonder if best days of cricket are behind it.

[@nobodyinparticula100]

@Brad Smith My friends back in India always supported SA when they played Australia. We were in awe of both the teams, with a little grudge on the Aussies. You guys challenged them better then everybody else. Everybody back in my school was happy that SA won the mother of all ODIs.

[@billyrobertson1936]

@Varun they were god upto 2014, warne got replaced my nathan lyon, an equally stunning bowler, and gillie got replaced by a worthy brad haddin. we had mike hussey, mike clarke, ponting, mitch johnson...

[@prasad2bad]

U forgot, contribution of Johan van der vaat of 35 of 18 balls...dat was crucial fr getting d required score to 7 of 1 over...n he never ever played fr Sa after dat

[@jpillai7920]

Because of the quota policy they implemented... Sarcastic

[@verdriet1772]

Johan van der Wath

[@yes7079]

U forgot ur English Lol jk but still Johan played a good knock

[@Haasherbajwa77]

Do u grammar bro

[@portal2walkthroughpc]

Also Shaun Pollock who scored 4 consecutive 4s and brought some great relief in those final overs

[@arkajyotijha906]

0:35 Jacques Kallis has the mentality you need to break through such situations. Always keep your sense of humour handy, folks! Gets you through the tough ones.

[@OriginalAimbot]

A very similar odi was played by India and Sri Lanka a few years after it. India scored 414 and Sri lanka 411 in return. That match had crazy similarities with this one, Gibbs and dishan innings, and more acutely Sangakara(captain) 90 of 45 similar to Smith(captain) 90. They required 38 of 37 or something like that and everyone thought they will do it. But somehow Dhoni and Zaheer pulled it back and won it.

[@gabrielaleactus9932]

Lol i remember that match. I watched the opening of the SL innings and switched it off a few mins later thinking it's game over. When i switched it back on i was seeing dilshan going nuts. That Sachin's catch at the end saved our asses that day lol

[@sagarsaxena6318]

I had to rub my eyes when I saw Australia's score after 49 overs.Even thought it's some new rule where you can wear colored uniforms in test matches.Lol.But the innings finished at the 50 over mark alright.I loved the SA team.However,I didn't expect them to score more than 350 in the best case.2 hours later,Smith & Gibbs were batting and SA was 230 something in 26 overs.Holy smokes! And then Gibbs went a lil crazy.SA actually won! I will never forget this game.

[@sashs]

I was there at this game live on 12/03/2006. Goosebumps being proudly South African watching Gibbs going crazy live in person. His best innings ever... the tension, excitement, pressure and fighting spirit was felt by all in the stadium. At the half time break they brought out the Oscar award and winning cast for the first South African movie(Tsotsi) to win an Oscar, that gave us some hope and Inspiration. At the last Over they played the song country roads take me home. Everything was a dream to chase the World record under pressure of the best team at the time. We South Africans never give up. This game inspired a nation. The atmosphere was electric and that game is always remembered as the greatest one day match ever played. Privileged to have seen it in person. What a way to have life memories.

[@prithwidas6645]

Dipenaar was the SA hero. He got out on 1 and hence SA could win. (he score 1 off 7 balls opening the batting!)

[@mid.life.crisis2955]

Haha. That's a great point. If you can't score quickly, then get out quickly! This is going to sound completely random (apologies. But) Makes me think of Dickie Bird telling a great story about England sending Botham in to run out Boycott as they needed to score quickly!

[@nobodyinparticula100]

This should be made into a movie. One of the greatest moment in ODI cricket. South Africa and Australia have given many great moments.

[@blasttrash]

i agree

[@ashutoshbondre6325]

It would be fascinating to hear Australian players recount of this story.

[@a_m4608]

You mean,Recount of this (horror)story!!

[@Superfly1503]

I’ve heard a few of them speak about it. Shocked is probably the feeling. As an Aussie myself I still can’t believe they lost that match. How do you lose when you’ve made 400 in an odi?! Amazing chase. Bowlers worst nightmare that match.

[@zwakelemgabhi]

They released DVDs of this match, my brother bought one. I still get tense watching South Africa chase 434, an amazing game.

[@mrkukreti107]

Easily the greatest ODI ever. So many shockers in one match only. We were like oh 434! That's humongous, and then SA Africa were like, " not for us" Gibbs was in imperious form that day , not to forget Punter's inning .

[@yugbhanderi4185]

Not the greatest anymore.

[@arkasaha4412]

@Sharstan Nope, context wise 2019 final is better imo

[@arkasaha4412]

@Sharstan WC final, match tied, super over tied, isn't that the closest result on the biggest platform?

[@ayaanayubi1117]

@Sharstan wc 2019 final is the same or better than this match

[@jatinkalia6112]

To think that he was drunk the night before lol

[@DC-zi6se]

This match comes close to being the "PERFECT" limited overs match ever. This match had EVERYTHING literally EVERYTHING from Both sides. Individual brilliance, Team game, Grit, Flair, Record... EVERYTHING.

[@shouryasinha376]

But not good bowling display dude

[@rijuldudeja1376]

It had nothing in it for the bowlers though

[@AkshayKumar-tm7lb]

Good bowling?

[@warsnitin4473]

@@AkshayKumar-tm7lb I mean.. South African bowlers managed to stop them 15 runs short.. 😅

[@blasttrash]

the closest would probably be 2019 icc cwc final? two times draw, brn stokes rolling on the floor six, trent boult stepping on the rope and giving them a six and the controversial rule that gave eng the win. but aus vs sa is still a legendary game ever

[@thatsbollox]

Still to this day the best ODI ever played. They should replay the entire game on TV every year on the anniversary. Smith said later the two teams shared lots of beers and lots of laughs afterwards at the bar. 872 in a day is just crazy. Bracken the only bowler on the day to hold his head up, but he also dropped Gibbs on about 100. Truly wild game.

[@rajathshetty7411]

The best ODI!!! 💗 No doubt... It was 10:30 pm Indian standard timing when South Africa won the match.. when Boucher hit the winning run.. All our neighbors were like "Champions!!!! Wowwwwwww what was that!!!"

[@pkmkb6878]

I am Indian & I always love South Africa cricket team.. This match was truly amazing.. shows the fighting spirit.. the way Herschel Gibbs batted, Mark Boucher batted, Smith... Amazing

[@hamza361]

The greatest game of all time for cricket

[@indianmangoman]

*Same day two unbelievable world record set and broke in ODI.*

[@AvinashHeral]

I still remember it and probably would never forget this game ever.

[@dannybans23]

Absolute diamond of a match... Golden day in world cricket!

[@prince5mr.164]

My mom actually watched the whole match from the 1st ball to when mark boucher hit the last ball for 4, live!

[@m81203]

This match made me a fan of Graeme Smith. I was already a fan of Herschelle Gibbs. No match comes close to the number of heart attacks it gave to the fans. I in India as a teenager was astonished to see how much the game of cricket has changed and where it is headed.

[@lostsoul6565]

Proud to be able to watch this match live on TV.

[@syed21habib]

I watched that match live....it really was an epic thriller. Gibbs really steal the show

[@slynomics]

I was so lucky to have watched this live. Tuned in to watch mid way through aussies batting.

[@nirmalsuki]

I was at office when I heard that Aussie had scored 434 in 50 overs. I told a colleague of mine "What if South Africa breaks the record and chases it?" Everyone laughed. They were not laughing the next day when we met after the match ended. Should have made some gentlemen's wagers on the result.

[@sumanpattnaik1546]

That game really did change the way we saw and understood cricket I was watching that match live and awestruck throughout the South African innings. They really showed how to get the job done

[@rahamathullahibrahim9303]

I still remembered that day i just switched off the television after seeing the score and went to sleep. However, i found my uncle was just enjoying the game lately at night and fortunately i wake for pee and joined with him to be a part of a historical gamer.

[@georgemacpherson1992]

Then the record score became 444-3 by England v Pakistan in 2016 which was later beaten in 2018 with a new record again set by England who beat it by 37 runs scoring 481-6 against Australia. Edit: England got the highest score when they scored 498-4 against Holland in 2022

[@vatsalpandya5415]

Actually Sri Lanka held the record with 442-8 for many years in between

[@clashwithanonymous3979]

@man0z india can If rohit makes triple century

[@Skyscraper2015]

But no one has chased down those scores of 400+ runs. It has yet to happen

[@clashwithanonymous3979]

@@Skyscraper2015 one match i remember when india scored 414 runs and won by only 3 runs

[@Skyscraper2015]

@@clashwithanonymous3979 ok so I need to tweak my comment ever so slightly. But still that run chase of 438 is still the highest successful run chase in Cricket history right?

[@anurag-kumar20]

There cannot be a better chase ever. Way ahead of its time.

[@shubhjeetful23]

Gibbs, perhaps the most underrated batsman ever

[@BushLitter]

My all time favourite batsman, bar none

[@abdullahkhan1992]

I absolutely love these short documentaries.

[@ananyasahoo5161]

Actually the series was so interesting. Awesome display of rivals. The series changed cricket

[@nikhilhembrom8952]

I remember as kid watchin this match as indian it was always mindblowing watchin south africa australia collide

[@princeasimathur]

When I switched on the TV Aussies were 403 something, and I thought I was reading something wrong.... I asked my friend is it 400+... He said yes... He thought it was a test match score that they were showing.... Then i said no they are in colored kit, ball is white it is an ODI... And then we followed each ball after that.... I cried with joy for SA

[@rajeevpundir1]

My both hands were up, my eyes were full of tears. my dad just came home and saw me standing like this. He asked what happened? I replied South Africa won. My dad, so ? I couldn't explain what I witnessed on live tv. I changed the channel for news and every news channel was showing this greatest breaking news. My eyes again filled with tears ❤️

[@janardhanumashanker7822]

How ICC CWC 2019 final changed cricket

[@razeenmeyer9728]

You crazy bro? This is still the best ever. You must be born in 2000 or something

[@AvishekTravels]

Razeen Meyer nah the WC final cause it’s a final of crickets biggest event and no team lost or won but still England are champions

[@sanketporania5570]

After that new rule applies Super over continue till not get some result.

[@rohita06]

@@AvishekTravels Kumar Dharmasena is the thief there Only because of that ENG won Or else NZ would have won comfortably.

[@xxGalaxy_Versexx]

I watched this game live. This is my favorite match so far.

[@daaichommie708]

Botha Dippenaar going out early was the best thing to happen to SA that day. Man of the match in my opinion.

[@Karma-qt4ji]

By his own admission, the loss of Boeta Dippenaar's wicket early gave us a chance. I was disappointed in Kallis and Kemp that day because they nearly killed all of our momentum but the game turned back in our favour when vd Watt and Telemachus came out to the crease. Gibbs got the Man of the Match when Ponting refused to be a dual recipient; kudos for Ponting for making the stand!! Also full credit to Nathan Bracken for getting a fiver on the that wicket, when every other bowler was completely annihilated. He did drop Gibbs on 101 though, which cost them the game, but still, great bowling!

[@Anand70707]

Bracken was incredible that match - when everyone was getting hammered, he finished with 5-66 off his ten overs.

[@owensunuwar697]

Kudos to Kallis for Cheering Up the SA team who were definitely Down at that innings break

[@Chetan00754]

I won't be able to forget this my whole life. I was lucky enough to be able to watch the complete match. Australian innings was just great to watch. But personally I didn't want Australia to win😁. Because they were so strong a team. I didn't feel like watching the SA innings but Greame Smith is one of my favorite batsman so I thought let's see till he gets out and boy oh boy! What they did there was pure magic. I still remember I was getting strong goosebumps when van der Wath hit those boundaries and sixes and Tony Greig was on commentary 😍. Golden days

[@Andymandyrocks]

Two best teams with two best scores.. Unfortunately social media wasn't prevalent at the time if it happened today it would be like India chased down 534 against England 😄

[@kerankerai7872]

Gibbs then destroying Australia

[@isolayou]

i apparently saw the score in one of the provision stores near my house and shockingly asked the shopkeeper whether it was a test match seeing 434 of Aussies.... he said donno... i asked if it was then y colour dress... he was confused too....i wasnt that dumb to ask such silly questions but i was shocked looking at that score...remarkably got to know in newspaper the following day that Proteas had won it.... woooooooow..... that was the moment when i realised that i was very dumb when it comes to cricket bcoz u can never ever predict whats on offer.....

[@0611131civil]

I still get goosebumps.. greatest match ever...

[@makarandkinikar7786]

What made the match a thriller was not just the chase but South Africa losing 9 wickets and then still able to chase it.Had it been 60 overs they would have gone well above 600 with the way they played.Kudos should also being given to the way Aussie batted.It was total carnage and the bowlers were going all over the park.But it indeed was a remarkable chase.Without a doubt the best match.

[@osg987]

Who else watched it live???

[@j.m.potgieter3368]

I still have a hat that they gave away for free at the gate.

[@nafizimtiaz5680]

Greatest ODI ever played by 2 of the greatest sides!

[@adtvandietv]

The Most Amazing Cricket Match to date.

[@shaanhaider6861]

I still consider Johan van der Wath's contribution as the most crusial knock of SA's innings. When he came to bat Kallis and Kemp were already dismissed cheaply and that could had become the turning point of the match. He pulled the asking rate down to run a ball when it was actually needed.

[@Vedrajrm]

A true legend of a match

[@nirmalsuki]

Never underestimate the power of a genius with a hangover.

[@ashishthefoodmaniac9239]

That match one hell of a roller coaster ride. My god, I never thought me and my brother would enjoy a match not playing by india and would enjoy that much. We literally shouted the moment the last shot was played

[@nithin4338]

Lucky to have watched it live..!!

[@navaidrahmani]

Oh Yeah, watched this live. Specially the second innings. Man....my 2nd favourite cricket match of all times. The first....well that too was played between these 2 giants. The 1999 semi final.

[@rajatmondal3547]

I was kid that time. I saw the first innings and left it after it. I knew australia has won. I called my friends and went to play cricket. When I came back home and turn on TV, I was stunned to see the results.

[@vibrantvittlesvlogs]

Those were the days.. i had watched the aus innings here in india, literally shook my head in disbelief and went to bed.. mind still in shock.. how can a team score 434 in 50 overs?? Ponting's innings was playing thru my mind...just unbelievable... Next day i wake up, brush my teeth, have my coffee, grab the newspaper...and it says on the front page.."SOUTH AFRICA WIN GREATEST ODI OF ALL TIME!" i shouted "what??" So loud, i probably could be heard 4 houses away!!

[@colmax2023]

SA vs Aus....it doesn't get better. When these two teams play each other in any format they produce the most engrossing games of cricket. For me SA vs Aus has been the most exciting watchable rivalry in cricket over the last 20 years.

[@madhurgoel3348]

2023. Still no ODI of that magnitude. Tony Greig's commentary was a treat. I am grateful of watching it live.

[@nukiepie]

Best match ever. Back then it was big grounds. Small Bats. And noneofthe new fielding restrictions

[@eswaravardhan4146]

Whenever anything seemed impossible. I will always remember that this match happened

[@chakalaka3960]

Can you imagine Hersch had batted another 18 overs lmoa

[@sanketporania5570]

Could have made 270 Runs Harshal Gibs.

[@ajaybutwani8433]

well this chase was a game changer I remember in 2003 worldcup final Aussies putting up a target of 360 & it seems almost impossible but after this game everything seems possible e.g. In 2013 Aussies put up a target of 360 infront of India And India got it in 42-43 over only

[@nikhilhembrom8952]

Australian bowling became very mediocre by 2013 they dont have mcgrath brett lee shane warne gilspie 438 chase actually have tough bowlers like brett lee symonds braken that what makes it so special

[@amankalsi4194]

I still remember this game well. It was my 12th Board exam next day. My uncle told me SA have scored around 300 in 35 overs. I just kept my book aside and started watching the match. Once in a lifetime match.

[@McQuinTrix]

I know this match. Everyone in India was talking about this match! I was in school and everyone was talking about this every minute. 😂 Fuckin would love to see this type of Proteas team again !

[@hunterhrs7238]

I still remember Friends told me this stuff in evening It was hard to believe

[@junaidkhan-nl1ze]

Watched it live It really changed ODI CRICKET

[@Amiittk]

Still remeber the night!!! I was in 6th class!!! 😄😅

[@witenoise78]

Now you are third class haha

[@1A_B_C1]

Still it was amazing and hard to believe they chased that

[@theiconic8128]

The world cup final of 2019 should be in this list

[@NikStarYT]

ikr

[@nikp2542]

I had seen this match live on TV. and I do remember I watched it from 46th over of Aussie innings. Waking up that night chori chori from parents for this match was worthy

[@srisaiteja9375]

SA EPIC WIN🔥

[@Skyscraper2015]

Interestingly enough that score has yet to be chased down. Sure teams have topped that score but no team has yet to beat a score even close to that...YET. In my opinion it is by far the best ODI ever played. Sure the bowling by both teams was crap but it did allow for great scores. As a Saffa, I still watch it. Not to mention all the records that were broken that day.

[@nikhilhembrom8952]

Nah those days bowlers were good but they just have one unlucky day today even scoring 300 to 350 is not impressive

[@naikraunak00]

I keep watching this to remind myself but,I don't everytine people say it can't be done. biggest Life Lesson.

[@abhi444c]

I remember that day, i was playing cricket and we lost the ball in the swamp. So i went with my friends to get a new ball from the store and i remember storekeeper telling me about the game, we all started laughing at him and i even said that it must have been a test cricket or may be somebody was playing that game on a playstation.

[@rkhello310]

Ridiculous!!!!!! First time a team reaching 400+,and then the opponent successfully chasing it And don't forgot the T20 era had just began ,the players were not used to hitting boundries constantly SA really dismantled the strong bowling line up of Aus

[@nycalien]

I watched this game live from Sri Lanka. After Australia scored 434 I turned it off and said the game is over. Buton the next day I saw SA won the game on criicinfo. My jaw literally dropped and triple checked the result in multiple sites to make sure it's true.

[@suryapuliyur5603]

I saw in the news paper 'ulaga sathanaiyai minjia ulaga sathanai'

[@balaramrao1644]

It's the best ODI match in history of cricket.

[@theiconic8128]

This was the greatest ODI game until the 2019 world cup final.

[@nikhilhembrom8952]

Nah

[@faizannehal1]

Perhaps that was the best ODI match

[@roopeshmesta456]

I remember this match so clearly... It was a match like we where watching a highlights at that time of 50 over match...😬

[@anirudhsarraju159]

Gibbs was on 175 at the 32nd over just imagine if he stayed in the middle until the end

[@clashwithanonymous3979]

Triple century

[@ihashtag6741]

Believe me that time Australian team was really good in all Format. And my PAA said me that this is the highest run made by team in ODI. i start watching from SA inning and they are on fire that time. I aksed to my father who is going to win?? They said SA. i laughed and say that's impossible😏. But after 25-30 overs later SA fight back... And they won this Epic fight with Australia... And I started my playing journey from this match. I get attracted towards cricket, love it, play it passionately. Still I'll every format of cricket..

[@crickdevil]

Fortunate to watch that great match

[@ashleydaniels1132]

what a day that was. i watched the whole part of the game till i had to leave to a mates sons birthday party..i said who on earth planned this party today? i was furious. when i saw Gibbs come out i saw it in his eyes....oh s....t thought. he is gone in a few balls...could see the alcohol in his eyes...but man when he started hitting....i felt it in my bones....there is now a small chance with him and Smith. the end was more surprising....and showed how much respect even Australia had for Gibbs. they gave Ponting the man of the match award. he offered to share it with Gibbs,despite Ponting bowlling as well,he felt Gibbs knocking that 175 was good enough for him to share the award. and he knew he drunk when he played..making it more impressive.

[@ashutoshhegde7290]

You know why South Africa never won a world Cup? They won a thing bigger than the world Cup.

[@sarrae100]

Guys please upload the video no 11 in this series as soon as possible, awaiting eagerly

[@adthomp]

I remember going to bed that night and waking up and just saying ARE YOU KIDDING ME! when I seen the score

[@rikilshah]

While the SA was chasing, Me and the boys were dancing and shouting like crazy. Woah!

[@hier6238]

Now England have smashed the record in odi run scoring against Australia

[@Bharathkumar-cv8yi]

South africa always loves to play against australia

[@samratspeaks]

I will never forgive Nathen Bracken for dropping the catch of Gibbs.

[@prabaharanaece]

It was the same ground where 2003 final is played. Had Sachin stayed, with shewag ganguly dravud and yuvi it would have been a piece of cake

[@KaushikBiswasDipto]

I think no side of any time could have even envisioned to have chased this mammoth total like this SA unit, not even the prime Aussie squad.

[@adityanair6883]

I always remember this game for the BOETA getting out early a blessing. He was in terrible form.... Smith innings and partnership with Gibbs and the way Gibbs flourished ...... but most of all Boucher scoring a 50 of I think 48 balls and a stark reminder that cricket is sensible .... in. Run chase of 9 an over a person with a 199 SR can make that game through the line