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The Cricket World Cup, the name itself says how much trill and excitement these matches amongst the Various Countries will give. It is played in One Day International (ODI) format. International Cricket Council (ICC) has all the rights to perform the tournaments.
ICC is an International Organisations who looks after the management and smooth conduct of tournaments under there Governance. It is conducted in every fourth coming year. Cricket World cup is the most viewed sports event.
Cricket fans feels more excited after watching the match live from the stadium. These matches also get many sponsorships, which helps the organisers for easy and smooth conduct of tournaments. Many organisations, companies, members and individuals were involved in order to manage smooth operation of the tournament.
The first Cricket World Cup was played on 7 June’1975. Total team participate are India, Australia, England, New Zealand, Pakistan, West Indies, Sri Lanka and South Africa.
For International Cricket Council, Cricket World Cup became the flagship event Cricket World Cup gives the good motivation level to each player and they have the keen interest to show the best for their nation.
Every nation comes with the motive of achieving the Trophy and winning for its Nation and making their Nation proud. Cricket is all about teamwork and coordination amongst each other.
Many players have worked really hard and there hard work have made their name famous world wide. Here we will talk about top 10 cricket world cup moments.
Top 10 Cricket World Cup Moments
1. Australia Beat South Africa in 1999
During the 1999 world cup, Australia and South Africa tied in a thrilling semi-final at Edgbaston. Both teams were bowled out for a total of 213 runs, but the score alone does not tell the whole tale. South Africa’s chase had stalled due to Shane Warne’s genius, only for Lance Klusener to swing the game back in the proteas favour in the final stage.
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2. Clash Between Henry Olonga and Andy Flower In 2003
During the 2003 world cup, the spotlight was too frequently turned away from the action on the field. England declined to fly to Zimbabwe and forfeited their game against the co-hosts for security reasons. A pair of Zimbabwe players have used the opportunity to express their opposition to the country’s political situation.
Flower, meanwhile, continued to play despite threats from his teammates to strike if he was dropped. After the world cup, he planned to begin his career by playing domestic cricket in Australia and England.
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3. Australia Somehow Survived In 1999
In 1999, Herschelle Gibbs did not have a world cup in his side, but he did have the opportunity to knock out the eventual champions. To advance past the super six stage of the tournament, Australia needed a win over South Africa at Headingley. The proteas, who were already guaranteeing a place in the finals, made 271-7 after electing to bat first with Gibbs leading the way with101.
His fine innings, however, were not his most notable contribution to the game. At mid wicket, Gibbs scarcely had to run, and while he took the ball cleanly at first, it slipped from his grasp as he tried to thwart the attack.
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4. Kevin O’brien Performance In 2011
When Kevin O Brien begin hitting big shots against England in Bangalore in 2011, it seemed as if Ireland’s margin of defeat would be narrowed. His nation was on the verge of the famous victory over their adversaries by the time he finished hitting big shots. In the group B match, the all rounder came to the crease with his team on 106/4 in response to England’s large total of 327-8.
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5. Rain Destroyed South Africa in 2003
At world cups, the weather has never been kind to South Africa. When the rules for bad weather conspired against them in 1992, they were denied the chance to complete in the final. They were on track to beat England in Sydney, but due to delay in play, they were left needing an impossible 21 from one ball. The Duckworth Lewis system had been used the 2003 tournament.
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6. Mike Gatting Reverse Sweep In 1987
England has been used to coming up just short of world cups final, having made three appearances and losing all three. The closest they came to winning the trophy was in 1987, when they played Australia in front of a sold-out Eden Gardens crowd.
After holding their Ashes rivals to a score of 253-5, England appeared to be an on track in victory when skipper Mike Gatting and Bill Athey were named captain and vice captain, respectively.
7. Herschelle Gibbs 6 Sixes
South Africa’s 221 run victory over the Netherlands in 2007 would not have been as memorable if it had not been for Herschelle Gibbs’ outstanding performance. During the group game in Basseterre, the right-handed became the first player in international cricket history to score six sixes in an over.
The bowler on the receiving end of the record was Daan van Bunge, the leg spinner having no response as Gibbs continuously hit him over the rope.
8. Sachin’s World Cup In 2011
Sachin Tendulkar’s world cup career ended on a fairytale note, as he retired as a champion on home soil. The little master eventually got his hands on the trophy in his sixth and final tournament, as India chased down Sri Lanka’s total 274/6 with 10 balls to spare. Despite scoring just 18 runs with the bat, Tendulkar was clearly the center of attention during the celebration.
9. Dwayne Leverock’s Catch In 2007
Although a Bermuda player may not have expected to make the list, it would be impolite not to include Dwayne Leverock’s 2007 grab. To the first delivery from seamer Malachi Jones, India batsmen Robin Uthappa wafted his bat away from his body at the start of the second over because of his height, Leverock was probably covering first and second slip when the ball found the edge.
10. Wasim Akram Destroyed England
Pakistan’s journey to the 1992 world cup final was not without its setback. Rain saved them from an almost inevitable loss in the group stage against fellow finalist England, while they needed Australia to beat West Indies just to make it the final tour.
