Kallis helps SA climb Mt 304

Jacques Kallis struck a career-best 139 to guide South Africa to a series victory over West Indies in the fifth and final one-day international on Wednesday. All rounder Kallis top-scored in a South Africa total of 310 for six as the home side, who had led 2-1 going in the final match, won by four wickets with two balls to spare.

West Indies, after winning the toss, had piled on an impressive 304 for two in their 50 overs, left-handed opener Chris Gayle hammering 152 not out at a run-a-ball. South Africa, who won the Test series between the sides 3-0, completed their highest successful run chase in one-dayers, surpassing the 293 they overhauled against West Indies in Lahore in 1997-98.

Brief scores

West Indies: 304/6 (Gayle not out 152, Chanderpaul 85, Powell not out 49) vs South Africa: 310/6 (Smith 58, Kallis 139, Rampaul 2/56).