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Cricket News :: Cricket : South Africa win Melbourne test by nine wickets to clinch series

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Posted on 2008-12-30 by Gooner

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South Africa have sealed an historic Test series victory in Australia, winning the second Test after reaching 183 for the loss of just one wicket.

Graeme Smith's side hugged on the team balcony at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as Hashim Amla stroked the winning runs shortly after lunch on the fifth day.

The emphatic victory came after the captain thumped an impressive 75 before losing his wicket shortly before lunch.

It is Australia's first defeat in a home series for 16 years.

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Second Test Scorecard in Melbourne :

Australia 394 & 247
South Africa 459 & 183-1

South Africa win by nine wickets and lead the three match series 2-0.

 

Sourced From : BBC Sport

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