Australia vs South Africa 2016: 6 memorable Tests played between the two nations

#4 Durban 2002

A Herschelle Gibbs century led South Africa to a terrific win

The 3^rd Test of the 2002 series between South Africa and Australia played at Durban was inconsequential in terms of the result of the series as the visitors had already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead. However, it was made memorable by the brilliant turnaround that the home team effected to win the match.

Led by Adam Gilchrist’s 91 and Ricky Ponting’s 89, the Australians posted a competitive score of 315 on the board in their first innings. The South African response was disastrous as they were bowled out for just 167, thereby conceding a lead of 148 runs to their opponents.

However, the Proteas made up for it slightly as their pacers bundled out Australia for a total of 186 in the 3^rd innings of the Test. There was still a lot left to do with the bat, though, as the hosts were faced with a daunting target of 335.

An incredible 142-run opening partnership between Herschelle Gibbs and Gary Kirsten set the tone for South Africa’s chase and Gibbs carried on the good work as he got to his 6^th Test century. After his dismissal, Jacques Kallis took over and led his team to a 5-wicket victory with an unbeaten 61.