In this episode of The ACC Explains the Melbourne Cup - get tips from G Lane and Mania on how to indeed thrive and survive on the first Tuesday of November.
To say this was stressful is an understatement.
Australia's task of 14 wickets on day five in Sydney proved to be too difficult for the home side, as South Africa dug in on a slow wicket after being asked to follow on.
Half centuries to Josh Philippe and Josh Inglis put WA in a strong position after Henry Hunt's maiden ton before South Australia surged back with 5-32, but AJ Tye sealed the win at the WACA with six in the penultimate over.
Errol Gulden's pressure in the final quarter was something else
Ellyse Perry and Shafali Verma starred as Sydney Sixers survived a scare to make it two from two in WBBL|07, claiming a final-over victory over the Hurricanes.
Andrew Walker cuts the margin to three points and the rest is history.
After an unprecedented level of media attention leading into the T20 World Cup in Australia, Australia had their backs to the wall after a shock loss to India in the opening match of the tournament
South Australia threw absolutely everything at Western Australia at the WACA Ground, but WA No.11 Liam O'Connor survived the final over to secure a draw
The Hobart Hurricanes overcame a Glenn Maxwell KFC BBL onslaught to secure a 21-run win over the Melbourne Stars at Blundstone Arena
A record last-wicket partnership created a few nervous moments, but the Hobart Hurricanes ultimately proved too strong for the Adelaide Strikers in their match at Blundstone Arena
Adelaide moved to second on the table after holding on for a 10-run win over the Hurricanes despite a late onslaught from David Miller
