Australia vs South Africa, 1st Test at Perth, Dec 17 2008 - Match News

RESULT
1st Test, W.A.C.A, December 17 - 21, 2008, South Africa tour of Australia
375 & 319
(T:414) 281 & 414/4

South Africa won by 6 wickets

Player Of The Match
63 & 106*
ab-de-villiers
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