Inzamam-ul-Haq rebuilt Pakistan’s innings before Wasim Akram and Saqlain Mushtaq stopped Michael Bevan’s pursuit, sealing a tense 10-run World Cup victory at Headingley.
India needed nine runs from two overs with three wickets remaining. Henry Olonga then delivered six balls that transformed Zimbabwe’s World Cup campaign.
Lance Klusener carried South Africa within one run of the 1999 World Cup final before confusion with Allan Donald completed cricket’s most painful tie.
Australia were 48/3 and facing World Cup elimination before Steve Waugh’s unbeaten 120, a crucial Herschelle Gibbs reprieve and a two-ball-to-spare chase changed everything.
South Africa entered the 1996 World Cup quarterfinal unbeaten. Brian Lara’s 111 and a ruthless West Indian spin attack turned their perfect tournament into a sudden...
West Indies were cruising toward the 1996 World Cup final at 165/2. Shane Warne then dragged Australia back from almost certain defeat in Mohali.
South Africa were closing on their first World Cup final when 12 minutes of Sydney rain turned a demanding chase into cricket’s most infamous impossible equation.
Eddo Brandes removed Graham Gooch with the first ball and dismantled England’s top order as Zimbabwe defended 134 to earn a famous World Cup victory.
New Zealand appeared headed for a home World Cup final until 22-year-old Inzamam-ul-Haq produced 37 balls of fearless hitting that transformed Pakistan’s destiny.
Steve Waugh transformed the final over before Craig McDermott dismantled Pakistan’s chase, sending Australia into the 1987 World Cup final by the narrowest of margins.