Highest Successful Run-Chases At Kingsmead Durban In Tests

Highest successful run-chases in Tests in Durban [Source: AFP]South Africa faces a tricky prospect as the hosts need 421 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the Test series. The Proteas have already scored 102 runs but have lost four wickets, with 319 more runs to go for the famous win.South Africa has a tough task ahead of them, especially with just six wickets remaining. In this article, we take a look at the highest successful Test run-chases at Durban, and what the Proteas have to do to create history.5) South Africa vs New Zealand- target (152)The fifth-highest run-chase at Kingsmead Durban has been 152, which was attained by South Africa against New Zealand in 1994. New Zealand batted first and posted 185 on the board. In reply, the hosts scored 226.The Kiwis could only add 192 in their second innings as the home side needed 152 to win, and the target was achieved with 8 wickets in hand.4) South Africa vs Australia- target (182)The fourth-highest successful run-chase in Durban also belongs to South Africa, when they hunted 182 against Australia in 1967.South Africa scored 300 runs while batting first, and in reply, Australia posted just 147. The visitors were enforced a follow-on, and the Aussies scored 334. The target was 182, and South Africa won by 8 wickets.3) Sri Lanka vs South Africa- target (304)Perhaps one of the most famous Test matches in history took place in 2019, when Kusal Perera single-handedly helped Sri Lanka win the contest.South Africa posted 235 runs in their first innings, and in reply, the Lankan Lions were bundled out for a mere 191.ALSO READMost Successful Bowling Pairs In Test CricketThe hosts got all out for 259 in their second innings, and Sri Lanka, courtesy of an unbeaten 153 from Perera, won the game by just 1 wicket.2) South Africa vs Australia- target (335)The second-highest Test run-chase at Kingsmead, Durban, again belongs to the hosts, South Africa when they chased 335 against Australia in 2002.Australia scored 315 runs in their first innings, and South Africa were knocked over for just 167 runs. Australia had an advantage, but the visitors were all out for just 186. The home team needed 335 to win, and courtesy of a hundred from opener Herschelle Gibbs, South Africa cruised past the winning line.1) Australia vs South Africa- target (336)The highest successful run-chase in Durban belongs to Australia. The historic moment took place in the 1950 Test match.South Africa scored 311 runs while batting first. Australia got all out for just 75 runs. The Proteas then got bundled out for a mere 99 runs.The target set was 336, and it was achieved by the visitors, thanks to a stellar hundred from Neil Harvey.ALSO READAyush Mhatre Suffers Fresh Hamstring Niggle vs Chandigarh In Ranji Trophy