Australia vs South Africa, 1st Test at Melbourne, Dec 26 1997 - Match Result
RESULT
1st Test, Melbourne, December 26 - 30, 1997, South Africa tour of Australia
Match centre
Scorecard summary
Australia1st Inn
309/10(121.2 overs)
105 (208)
4/69 (27.2)
96 (188)
3/74 (29)
South Africa1st Inn
186/10(106.5 overs)
83 (256)
3/64 (42)
48 (189)
3/28 (13.5)
Australia2nd Inn
257/10(96.2 overs)
*79 (115)
6/59 (27)
59 (195)
3/56 (21.2)
South Africa2nd Inn
273/7(122 overs)
101 (279)
3/97 (44)
70 (143)
2/24 (18)
Match details
GroundMelbourne Cricket Ground
TossAustralia, elected to bat first
Season1997/98
Player Of The Match
Series result3-match series level 0-0
Match numberTest no. 1392
Match daysday (5-day match)
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Match Referee