Saturday, January 31, 2009

South Africa grabs No.1 spot in ODI Cricket

In the fifth and final match between Australia and South Africa held at Perth where South Africa won the match by 39 runs.After winning the toss,South Africa choose to bat first.South Africa piled up a total of 288 runs from 50 overs. Amla scored 97 runs,Devilliers scored 60 runs and late burst from Duminy who scored 60* runs from 42 balls helped South Africa to set a daunting target for Australia.In the chase, Australia were bowled out for 249 runs. Hussey scored 78 runs and Haddin scored 63 runs. The South African took the wickets at regular intervals that helped the pro teas to win this match.Tsotsobe took four wickets for South Africa. By this victory they take the No.1 spot in ODI cricket and they also won the series 4-1. It was indeed a proud achievement for South Africa.They really deserved this victory.Amla won the man of the match award and Albie Morkel won the man of the series award.

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