Numerical coincidence! When South Africa needed 111 runs to beat Australia on 11.11.11 at 11:11 am
By Sunita Iyer | First Published Nov 11, 2023, 2:10 PM ISTDuring the first Test between South Africa and Australia at Cape Town on November 11, 20211, South Africa found themselves in a pursuit of 236 runs for victory. On the third day, with the score at 125 for 1, a fascinating numerical alignment occurred. At precisely 11:11 am on 11/11/2011, South Africa required only 111 runs to secure the win.
Cricket, a game characterized by statistics, occasionally gives rise to peculiar coincidences, and one such extraordinary incident unfolded on November 11, 2011. During the first Test between South Africa and Australia at Cape Town on that date, South Africa found themselves in a pursuit of 236 runs for victory. On the third day, with the score at 125 for 1, a fascinating numerical alignment occurred. At precisely 11:11 am on 11/11/2011, South Africa required only 111 runs to secure the win.
In a display of lighthearted acknowledgment of this unique moment, spectators and umpire Ian Gould humorously stood on one leg for the entire minute. Adding to the enchantment, the scoreboard displayed the time as 11:11 on 11/11/11. This convergence of numbers made for a truly rare and memorable occurrence in the world of cricket. South Africa eventually defeated Australia by 8 wickets in the Cape Town Test, with then skipper Graeme Smith (101) and Hashim Amla (112) scoring centuries in the team's second innings.
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Batting first, Australia scored 284 in their first innings with then captain Michael Clarke scoring a sensational 151 off 176 balls. South African pace legend Dale Steyn took 4 wickets, with Vernon Philander and Morne Morkel grabbing three wickets each. In response, the Proteas were bowled out for a mere 96, with Australian spin legend Shane Warne clinching a 5-wicket haul.
In their second innings, Australia were shockingly bowled out for just 47 runs, with Vernon Philander grabbing a 5-wicket haul. The South Africans then came out to bat and scored 236 for the loss of 2 wickets, eventually clinching the Test match.
On November 11, 2023, several X users revisited the day this numerical marvel enthralled them. Here's a look at some of the reactions:
On November 11th, 2011 (11/11/11), at 11:11, South Africa needed 111 runs to win against Australia in Cape Town Test—one of the best coincidences in cricket. pic.twitter.com/W1SYR2hcOm
— रोहित जुगलान Rohit Juglan (@rohitjuglan)On the unique date and time of 11.11.11 at 11:11, South Africa found themselves needing 111 runs for victory against Australia - a truly bizarre coincidence in the history of the game! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/TAatIvb1Ur
— OneCricket (@OneCricketApp)On this day 12 years ago:
11/11/111 at 11.11am - South Africa needed 111 runs to win the Test match against Australia. pic.twitter.com/gvbUCXUoYH
On 11th November, 2011 (11/11/11) at 11:11 South Africa needed 111 runs to win against Australia at Cape Town.
This is one of the best ever coincidences in cricket. pic.twitter.com/fWibf17JD7
On this day 12 years ago:
11/11/11 at 11.11am - South Africa needed 111 runs to win the Test match against Australia.
UNIQUE..!! pic.twitter.com/iG2wPh9Dxq
Talk about cricketing synchronicity! On this day 12 years ago, the stars aligned with 11/11/11 at 11.11 am, marking South Africa's pursuit of 111 runs against Australia. Sports moments like these add a touch of magic to the game
— Muhammad Hanzala Nouman (@HanzalaNouman25)
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