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Australia vs South Africa, 1st Final at Melbourne, , Jan 23 1998 - Match Result

RESULT
1st Final (D/N), Melbourne, January 23, 1998, Carlton & United Series
(49.5/50 ov, T:242) 235

South Africa won by 6 runs

Player Of The Match
3/36
allan-donald
31

Richardson and Shaun Pollock's 31-run partnership is SA's highest for the 9th wicket in ODIs, breaking the record of 30 between Richardson and Fanie de Villiers

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Scorecard summary
South Africa 241/9(50 overs)
70 (87)
3/52 (10)
Australia 235/10(49.5 overs)
3/36 (10)
53 (73)
2/39 (9.5)
Match details
Melbourne Cricket Ground
TossSouth Africa, elected to bat first
Series
Season1997/98
Player Of The Match
Series resultSouth Africa led the best-of-3-finals 1-0
Match numberODI no. 1283
Match daysdaynight (50-over match)
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