Proteas face Everest-sized 421 chase, but here are five times they have done the job before

Zaahier Adams|Published 1 minute ago

The Proteas have been set a world record 421-run target in the first Test at Kingsmead.

They will have five sessions to withstand the Australian bowling onslaught, but the Proteas have completed a miracle run-chase against the Aussies almost 20 years ago before.

IOL Sport's Zaahier Adams has compiled a list of the Proteas' five highest successful run-chases in Test cricket.

1. 414/4 vs Australia

Venue: WACA, Perth

Year: 2008

Result: South Africa won by 6 wickets in one of the greatest Test chases of all time.

2. 340/5 vs Australia

Venue: Kingsmead, Durban

Year: 2002

Result: South Africa won by 5 wickets, powered by centuries from Herschelle Gibbs and key contributions from Gary Kirsten and Jacques Kallis.

3. 297/4 vs Australia

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground

Year: 1953

Result: South Africa chased down 297 to secure a famous victory in Australia.

4. 287/9 vs England

Venue: Johannesburg

Year: 1906

Result: One of South Africa's earliest great Test victories, achieved in dramatic fashion.

5. 283/5 vs England

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

Year: 2008