09.11.2009
Despite Tatenda Taibu posting a magnificent century, apart from registering a record sixth-wicket partnership, Zimbabwe lost the game by 45 runs.
Taibu was rightly adjudged the Man of the Match for his brilliant effort - his second award in ODIs.
Highlights:
- Tatenda Taibu (103 not out) has registered his second century in ODIs - his career-best being 107 not out against South Africa at Harare on August 26, 2007.
- With Matsikenyeri, Taibu has added 188 runs for the sixth wicket - Zimbabwe's best for any wicket against South Africa. The stand is the second best for the sixth wicket in ODIs, next only to the 218 between Mahela Jayawardene and Mahendra Singh Dhoni for Asia XI vs. Africa XI at Chennai on June 10, 2007.
- The stand is now the highest for any wicket by either side in South Africa-Zimbabwe ODIs.
