Highest successful run chases at Cape Town in Test cricket: Biggest fourth-innings targets chased at Newlands stadium

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Australia holds the record for the highest successful Test chase at Newlands, scoring 334/6 against South Africa in 2002 while chasing a target of 331.
• Four successful fourth-innings chases of 200 or more have been recorded at the venue, with South Africa responsible for three.
• South Africa's 236-run chase against Australia in 2011 is the second-highest, followed by their 212-run chase against India in 2022.

What are the highest successful run chases in Test cricket at Newlands, Cape Town?

Newlands in Cape Town has witnessed some memorable fourth-innings performances, but Australia's record-breaking chase against South Africa in 2002 remains the benchmark. Australia successfully chased 331, finishing on 334/6 to secure a four-wicket victory.

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Australia completed the chase in 79.1 overs. Matthew Hayden scored 96, while Ricky Ponting remained unbeaten on 100. Justin Langer also contributed 58 as Australia reached the target.

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South Africa's 236/2 against Australia in November 2011 is the second-highest successful chase at Newlands. It was an extraordinary comeback from the hosts, who were dismissed for just 96 in their first innings.

TargetTeamOpponentYearResult331AustraliaSouth Africa2002Won by 4 wickets236South AfricaAustralia2011Won by 8 wickets212South AfricaIndia2022Won by 7 wickets211South AfricaIndia2007Won by 5 wickets185South AfricaWest Indies2008Won by 7 wickets182South AfricaPakistan2013Won by 4 wickets179AustraliaSouth Africa1966Won by 6 wickets175South AfricaEngland1910Won by 4 wickets173EnglandSouth Africa1923Won by 1 wicket161South AfricaPakistan2007Won by 5 wickets

Can Australia chase 288 against South Africa to win the third Test at Newlands?

In response to South Africa's 329 in the first innings, Australia posted 429. The Proteas then scored 387 in the third to set up a target of 288 for the Aussies.

The last successful chase above 200 at the venue was South Africa's 212 against India in January 2022. Therefore, this chase will need to be a considerably big step up.

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It is not going to be easy after the turn-off; the pitch was already visible on Day 4. If Australia chase this down, they will add their name second to the list of highest fourth-innings chases at the venue,

Not only that. Australia will also seal the series in the process.

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