The national cricket team of South Africa, popularly known as the Proteas, is managed and run by Cricket South Africa. They entered international cricket in the 1888-89 season, the same year they hosted the England cricket team. While Proteas are famous for their choking moments in crucial matches, there are a few moments of celebration too. There are several essential matches where this potential team has failed to deliver a good performance. But instead of reliving that pain, let us discuss the top 10 famous victories of the South African cricket team across all formats.

1. The Short Story Of The Highest Odi Run Chase

On March 12, 2006, this team lodged the highest run chase in the ODI format by scoring 438 runs to chase down Australia#39;s huge 435 runs target. Ricky Ponting played one of the most remarkable innings and helped the Australian team to set a mammoth target of 435 in 50 overs, and this was the first time a team crossed 400 runs in this format. In reply to this, with the help of Herschelle Gibbs brilliant 175 runs knock helped Proteas to seal victory.

2. A Stunning Entrance Into The World Cup

After almost two decades of cricket isolation, Proteas entered the World Cup as a secret force and surprised the hosts. South Africa, restricted the Australian team at 170 for 9 with the help of Allan Donald's remarkable 3 for 34 in his debut World Cup match. The chase was directed with relief by Kepler Wessels, who scored 81* runs, and a great hand by Peter Kristen, who scored 49*.

3. The First Tour Of India To South Africa- 1992, Port Elizabeth Test

This was the first tour of the Indian team to South Africa. The skipper, Kepler Wessels, won the toss and decided to bowl first. India was all out on 212 because of significant bowling figures by Allan Donald, taking 5 for 55 and assisted by Brian McMillan's 3 for 41. Replying to this with the help of Haris Cronje, 135 South Africa scored 275 in their first innings. Despite Kapil Dev's magnificent century in the second innings, India could only score 215, thanks to Donald's 7-wicket spell, and Proteas hunted it down at ease by just losing one wicket.

4. World Cup Match Against Pakistan, Nottingham, In 1999

Pakistan set a healthy target of 221 runs. The top-order batsman failed to perform in this crucial group stage match, and then Lance Klusener and Shaun Pollock resumed the chase. Pollock was out by the score of 30, and then Klusener smashed 46 off just 41 balls and guided his team to a memorable victory over Pakistan's robust bowling line-up.

5. World Cup Match Against India, Nagpur, In The Year 2011

Batting first, India set an acceptable target of 297, thanks to the big innings of Sachin Tendulkar, who scored 111 runs, and a great bowling figure by Dale Steyn, taking a fifer for 50. Proteas team never looked out of this run chase, thanks to the three half-centuries by Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, and AB de Villiers. And South Africa won this thriller in the final over.

6. South Africa Vs England, Lord'39;s Test, 2022- A Thumping Victory Over England

The young blokes of the Proteas team give a reality check to the fan's favorite England team. After taking a healthy lead of 161 runs in the second innings, South Africa managed to bowl out England’s team for 149 and recorded a win at Lord's by an innings and 12 runs. Kagiso Rabada was rewarded Player of the Match for his seven wickets in both innings, which helped his team to record a famous Test victory over the hosting team.

7. South Africa Vs India, Second T20i, 2022- A 4-wicket Win Over India

India set a target of 149, Shreyas Iyer being the top-scorer of the team who scored 40 runs, and then batting second South African team lost their top order early. Nonetheless, Bavuma's 35 and Klassen's remarkable knock of 81 runs in just 46 balls guided his team to clinch a victory over a strong Indian team.

8. 1st Odi, Cape Town, South Africa Vs India, 1992

This was the first tour of the Indian team on Proteas soil. In the 1st ODI, the batting first Indian team scored only 184 runs, thanks to the brilliant bowling figures of Hansie Cronje, who took the fifer by conceding just 32 runs in his 1quot; over spell. South Africa won this match in the final over with the help of Peter Kristen's brilliant half-century, who scored 56 off 90 balls, and supported by Kepler Wessels, who scored 43 off 100 balls.

9. 3rd Odi, Johannesburg, South Africa Vs England, 1996

Both the teams won each match, and the 3rd ODI was way too crucial as it can offer a lead to one group. Batting first England team only managed to score 198 runs, significant bowling figures by Shaun Pollock, who took three wickets by giving just 31 runs. South Africa chased this down in the 49th over by keeping two wickets in hand. The top scorer was Jonty Rhodes, who scored 44 runs off just 65 balls.

10. Only T20i, Johannesburg, South Africa Vs Australia, 2006

This was the first T20I win for the Proteas team, and they defeated the Australian team by just two runs. Batting first, South Africa set a massive target of 202 runs; the top scorer was Graeme Smith, who scored 89 runs off just 58 deliveries, and was supported by Herschelle Gibbs, who scored 56 runs off 34 balls. The Australian team scored 199 runs losing seven wickets and falling short of only two runs.