Carlton & United Series best of 3-finals of the 2nd final ODI match played between South Africa vs Australia at Sydney in 26th January 1998.
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| Adam Gilchrist drives © Colin Whelan/Action Photographics |
Adam Gilchrist smashed his first (ODI) one-day international century guides to Australia emphatic seven wicket victory over South Africa and level the best-of-three finals with 1-1 in the second final at SCG.
Adam Gilchrist maiden century was surprised to find himself opening the batting for the one-day finals against South Africa at Sydney.
Adam Gilchrist who was promoted the middle order batsmen to open the batting, blasted even 100 off facing 104-balls as Australia overhauled South Africa's total of 228 for six with more than eight overs remaining.
Australia finished on 229 for three wickets to record their first ODI win over South Africa in limited-overs match.
Australia's Captain Steve Waugh Gamble's soon paid off as Gilchrist came of age as cricketer with a sparkling century.
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