Hashim Amla was the man of the moment on Day 4 of the 1st Test at The Oval as he became the first South Africa batsman to score a triple century in the history of Test Cricket. Hashim Amla scored an unbeaten 311 in 529 balls, which included 35 fours. He did the pioneering work of guiding South Africa to 637/2 dec in reply to England's 385. He first shared a 259 run stand for the 2nd wicket with Captain Graeme Smith and then added unbeaten 377 runs for the 3rd wicket with Jacques Kallis. Hashim Amla beat AB de Villiers' score of 278* which he had scored against Pakistan in the Middle East.
Jacques Kallis was somewhat overshadowed by the knock of Hashim Amla. Kallis too played brilliantly and registered his 43rd Test Century. Kallis remained not out on 182 in 326 balls, which included 23 fours and a six. Kallis dedicated this 100 to his best friend Mark Boucher by indicating to his eye after reaching the milestone. Kallis was also involved in a record partnership of 377* runs along with Hashim Amla. Both of them have guided South Africa to a very strong position as South Africa have an overall lead of 252 runs in the 1st innings.
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