'438' - Do you remember?

Cape Town - It might seem like it happened just the other day, but March 12, 2017 marks the 11th anniversary of the famous '438-game' where the Proteas chased down a world record ODI score at the Wanderers against Australia.

Many records were broken during that chase, including both teams becoming the first to post over 400 in their respective turns at the crease.

Batting first, Australia lambasted the Protea bowling lineup and ended with 434-4 from their 50 overs. Captain Ricky Ponting top scored with 164 off 104 balls (13x4, 9x6).

South Africa's reply was nothing short of staggering.

Led by Graeme Smith and Herschelle Gibbs, they went about chasing down the target and ensuring they stayed ahead of the required run-rate. Smith ended with 90 off 55 balls (13x4, 2x6) and Gibbs an incredible 175 off just 111 balls (21x4, 7x6).

It was left to wicket-keeper Mark Boucher and Makhaya Ntini to keep cool heads and win the game by one wicket with a ball to spare. 

In 2011, fans from around the world voted the match as the greatest ODI ever. 

Former Proteas cricketers and others took to Twitter to reminisce. 

Great team effort and what a match from both teams?? https://t.co/Me8IClRJLO

— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) March 12, 2017

I don't get why @SABCSportsLive and @SuperSportTV aren't rebroadcasting the #438game on it's anniversary day. pic.twitter.com/aiKfqB4ber

— Phineas T. Dlamini (@dlamini_phineas) March 12, 2017

How can we forget, what a day it was! #438 https://t.co/oQQTnYh6p1

— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) March 12, 2017

Though we were dethroned, the memories live on. @OfficialCSA just look at the squad. Legends of the game #438game #438legends #ProteaFire pic.twitter.com/ckyxa8GCeQ

— Gostosa Querida (@GostosaMN) March 12, 2017

#OnThisDay Multiply Titans Coach Mark Boucher hit the winning runs in one of the most memorable matches in ODI history #438game ?? pic.twitter.com/komemHkVGe

— The Titans (@Titans_Cricket) March 12, 2017

We will never forget the #438game. 12 March, 2006. #OnThisDay #SAvAUS
What were some of your favourite moments? pic.twitter.com/kkyCcHs7hW

— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) March 12, 2017

That day, 12 March 2006,Wanderers Stadium. The Greatest ODI ever.The @hershybru show #438Game #UnbelievableMemories pic.twitter.com/riMnnc4gqa

— Vincent Barnes (@VincentBarnes50) March 12, 2017