Gibbs century inspires South African victory

Apr 13, 2009

Herschelle Gibbs began cautiously after South Africa were put in by Australia•AFP

Gibbs however, continued unperturbed•Associated Press

It was Harwood's first ODI wicket•AFP

He found form and made it count with his 21st century•AFP

Ricky Ponting wasn't too impressed with proceedings•Gallo Images

Johan Botha snapped a 129-run stand by dismissing Haddin•AFP

Dale Steyn took four to hasten Australia's defeat and win the series for South Africa•AFP

Graeme Smith was caught behind off James Hopes for 20•AFP

He played confidently to bring up his 37th ODI half-century•Associated Press

AB de Villiers walked in after Kallis' dismissal and was immediately using his feet•AFP

de Villiers brought up a brisk half-century ..•AFP

JP Duminy cracked a 25-ball 40 to lift the score to 317•Gallo Images

Then Roelof van der Merwe came on and quickly took three to derail Australia•AFP

Jacques Kallis was the second wicket to fall after holing out to Callum Ferguson off Shane Harwood •AFP

Gibbs continued to build in de Villiers' company•AFP

.. and went on to hit a superb 84 from 76 balls•Associated Press

Brad Haddin hit a brisk 78 to power a century opening stand in reply•AFP

Ponting was left to steer a sinking ship and made 53•AFP