Decoding the successful 350-plus run-chases for South Africa in ODIs
What's the story
South Africa beat India in the 2nd ODI of the 2025 three-match series in Raipur on December 3. India, who won the 1st ODI in Ranchi, put up a solid 358/5 in 50 overs. The Temba Bavuma-led South Africa then mastered the chase with key contributions from their batters. Here we present the 350-plus targets chased down by South Africa in ODI cricket.
#1
435 runs vs Australia: Johannesburg, 2006
In the 5th ODI between South Africa and Australia in 2006, the visitors scored 434/4 in 50 overs, riding on Adam Gilchrist's 55, Simon Katich's 79, Ricky Ponting's 164, and Michael Hussey's 81. In response, SA lost Boeta Dippenaar early on (3/1). Graeme Smith (90) and Herschelle Gibbs (175) kept SA in the hunt. Mark Boucher's 50* helped SA win (438/9) in 49.5 overs.
#2
372 runs vs Australia: Durban, 2016
The third ODI between SA and Australia in 2016 saw the Aussies score 371/6 at Kingsmead, Durban. David Warner scored 117 with Steve Smith also chipping in with 108. Aaron Finch hammered 55 runs as well. In response, the Proteas rode on Quinton de Kock's 70 and David Miller's unbeaten 118 from 79 balls to win the contest. SA scored 372/6 in 49.2 overs.
#3
359 runs vs India: Raipur, 2025
The 2nd ODI of the three-match series between India and SA in Raipur saw the visitors scale 359-run target. India saw Ruturaj Gaikwad and Virat Kohli score hundreds with KL Rahul hitting an unbeaten fifty. In response, the visitors enjoyed a stupendous show from Aiden Markram. The likes of Matthew Breetzke and Dewald Brevis played powerful knocks. Corbin Bosch provided the finishing touches (362/6).