Australia pulled off the highest successful run chase at the Wanderers to beat South Africa by two wickets and win a thrilling second and final Test.
Debutant Pat Cummins hit the winning runs, while Mitchell Johnson battled to an unbeaten 40 as Australia reached their target of 310 late on day five.
Australia had resumed needing another 168 for victory, while the Protease required seven wickets to win.
Vernon Philander took five wickets for the hosts but it proved to be in vain.
Debutant Pat Cummins hit the winning runs, while Mitchell Johnson battled to an unbeaten 40 as Australia reached their target of 310 late on day five.
Australia had resumed needing another 168 for victory, while the Protease required seven wickets to win.
Vernon Philander took five wickets for the hosts but it proved to be in vain.
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