At the 1999 World Cup, Australia were pitted against South Africa ,a tied semi-final in which Australia went through on points. It was a match that many coin "The Greatest Ever". Less than a week before, the two sides had met for another all time great match when Gibbs "Dropped the World Cup" as Steve Waugh led his side to a remarkable victory in England.
An aura of gloom appeared to pervade South Africa after its dramatic semifinal lose against Australia in the Cricket World Cup.
Although the Proteas tied the actual match at Edgbaston on Thursday, the baggy greens advanced to play Pakistan at Lord's in Sunday's final based on the Super Six standings.
Another blazing innings by Lance Klusener meant South Africa, with one wicket in hand, needed a single off the last four balls of the match to win. But Allan Donald was run out after responding too late to Klusener's call for a risky run.South Africa lost which gifted Australians the world champions title and they are the world champions even now,almost a decade after that match.
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