Five great Proteas-Australia Test moments at Newlands
The history between the Proteas and Australia at Newlands is packed with drama, individual brilliance and a few unforgettable turning points.
1. South Africa secured their first Test win at Newlands against Australia after a long drought. Barry Schultz's 222 enabled the Proteas to triumph by an innings and 16 runs on March 2002. Eddie Barlow had scored 127 runs in the first innings for the hosts, giving them a strong start.
2. In the 2001-2002 summer, South Africa bounced back from a crushing defeat by Australia at the Wanderers. They staged a remarkable comeback, scoring 331 to beat Australia's total of 348 in the final Test at Newlands. Andrew Hall, Paul Adams, and Neil McKenzie played crucial roles in the chase, displaying resilience and determination.
3. The Proteas finally discovered their fighting spirit in the 2009-2010 Test series. They amassed 651 runs in their second innings, with AB de Villiers topping the charts with 163. Ashwell Prince's unbeaten 150 was particularly significant, coming in for his debut as the opening batsman alongside Imraan Khan. Paul Harris claimed 6 wickets in Australia's second innings, sealing the victory for South Africa and ending a long losing streak.
4. In a thrilling ending to the 2011 series, South Africa triumphed by eight wickets. Michael Clarke scored a magnificent 151, keeping Australia in the driving seat. Vernon Philander then unleashed a bowling performance to remember, claiming 5/15 as Australia crashed to 47 all out. It was a thrilling chase for South Africa, who reached their target without loss in the third Test, winning the series convincingly.
The match, however, was marred by a ball-tampering controversy involving Cameron Bancroft, Steve Smith, and David Warner.
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