AB ton stuns Aussies in record run chase: 1st Test, Day 5 (Perth)

South Africa completed the second highest successful run chase in Test history as they made 414-4 to beat Australia by 6 wickets.

AB de Villiers made a superb 106 not out adding 111 for the fifth wicket with debutant JP Duminy 50 not out as the Proteas crushed the Aussies. Mitchell Johnson bowled 34 overs for his 3-98 for match figures of 11-159.

At this point in time, this was the second highest run-chase in Test history. See full list here.

Day 5, 1st Test Perth Dec 2008.


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