A Classic - the 1999 World Cup Semi-Final | Wide World of Sports
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- The 1999 Men's World Cup Semi-Final will go down in history as one of the great escapes. Here's a look back at that classic. FULL REPLAYS AND MINIS: nine.social/eId | READ: 9Soci.al/3G7850... | Subscribe: 9Soci.al/c66350...
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The world will never see such an epic commentator like Bill Lawry. He was truly out of this world. Today's Cricket aura is empty without him.
Richie banded was great commentator
Yes.Was best among all 🎩
Klusener's career nose dived after this. He was such a high then. In todays world of IPL, he would be raking in millions
Both 1996 and 1999 WC Semis last over bowled by Damien Fleming. Both Semis, Shane Warne(late) was player of the match.
Warne turned this particular match earlier on in SA's innings.
This was the most riveting ODI i've ever watched, bar none. Nothing else had me glued to the telly like it.
Australians are so mentally strong despite 2 back to back boundaries they didn't give up and fought till the end that's what makes them a true champion of the game.
Alan Donald was just hapless as it gets and cost the match. LK was nervous no communication between the wickets.
@valisyed7385 Yes. South African cricketers are also extremely emotionally fragile
Still come back and watch this regularly every so often. Still magical each time, just the entirity of the final 4 overs - the commentary, the players, the dropped catch from Aus, Boucher struggling, McGrath striking, Klusener hitting those last 2 4s and of course the legacy of that match for both Aus (the beginning of their dominance) and SA (the choker tag). Not to mention David Shepard's facial expressions
Still get goosebumps all these years later.
Lucky to watch this live... Can't explain the intensity of this match to the new generation...
As a south africa supporter the agony is still in my mind ........ I'll never be able to forget the pain of this loss.... It's been 25 years but still it hurts
I can never get over this loss and it may only go if South Africa lift the World Cup at home in 2027 inshallah. I remember the match for his day watched on tv and it hurts a lot.
Australian supporter here. I understand your pain. I'm still getting over our 2005 Ashes series loss.
I think a strong South Africa is good fir cricket. Your teams of the 90's were gritty, skilful and good to watch.
Australia are the master of crucial moments. Example: Both back to back 1996 and 1999 WC Semis Vs West Indies and South Africa.
Shane Warne was the instigator of all this. He rallied the troops when they were on the ropes early in SA’s innings. He showed the leadership that got us back to the point where we could win it. What a player and what a bloke he was.
It was the moment of beginning of Australia’s dominance.
Absolutely.....
Due to bad luck of Africa
@@thirstyfish7315 So what? South Africa always a Choker. Nothing new.
@@teasellermodi5897 Were you expecting India to lose ? Sorry man for the disappointment. This time you couldn't even blame Modi for it. How much obsession that you create a whole identity out of it ? 😂😂😂
Yes
Thrill and tragedy at the same time.
Nothing can beat this match
As a 90s kid I watched this match live in black and white BPL tv at night with my brother and mother it's Donald s fault to complete the run with klusner when ever I see the number 213 it's remembers this match next day at school we spoke about this match for the entire day ❤❤❤ sema memories❤❤❤❤
The short which klusener played it's not a trace of bullet it's actually fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 no one can handle such a speed of ball
Bill lawry commentary will be right up there
There should b Tony grieg the drama king
A massive game in the history of cricket. Australia dominated the cricket World for a decade after this match. The way cricket is played today is a lot influenced by that Australian team.
“Ridiculous running with 2 balls to go…what a match for our viewers all around the world!!!”
Ok
Long live Lawry
@@Aman-nk5uq Hi
Klusner panicked having done everything .....there was no run ..and Allen Donald face the brunt
@@Tejasisphoenix Yes bro 😊😀
SA and NZL are two most deserving teams for a cwc now.
that's the god of all chokes in the history of cricket. Nothing can compare, to the platform, the opponent, the SA classic team, Klusener prowess and end moment choke when they had already drawn the game. Dayuum. The revered high priest of choke
Klusener is one of the greatest odi player ever..
Just look at his records, performances at the big stages..
Uss din SA player ko kitna dukh hua hoga yaar 😢😢 sirf 1 run lena tha aram se 4 ball me but 1 galti ne final se dur kardiya or abhi tak wo 1 bhi odi World Cup final nahi khel paye 😢
Bill Lawry was my favorite cricket commentator! Legend!
I watched this match in my hostel TV room with sweats dripping over the body from congestion and the hefty atmosphere of sweat and toils😹😹😻. I miss those days. Now I can watch any match on my mobile phone but those days were golden!
I still remember.. I watched this late night with mom n brother..
Big Days Of Beautiful Cricket 🏏 And Now Never Gonna Be Same
It's the commentary of Bill Lawry and Richie Benaud that made those matches more exciting and memorable.
I am 40 now. This is the only match I ever cried. I was strongly supporting Lance klusener through out the tournament...
Yes the beamer six of Aktar was like bowled me over!!! Klusner usually used to struggle against Sachin Azhar bhai didnt use Sachin well during that game!!!
Bill Lawry..what a masterclass! Epic example of cricket commentry!
Warnie was brute in this game RIP Goat
Iconic commentary from Lawry, and that's coming from a Pom!
Bill Lawry ❤
Best Odi ever
Used to think Donald not running made SA loose..But It's Mark Boucher who made a mess out of chase..around 10 dots..
Also tactically, he should have looking to somehow bunt the ball and steal a single and leave the striking to klusener.
At that time pitches were not made for 400 runs
@@ihsanullah-m7l For taking singles don't blame pitch😊
Donald was laughing.
Yes it was Donald in my opinion
At 5:08 - in cricket, when the ball is hit down the ground, always trust the batsman playing the ball (i.e., striker's end). Klusener knew he timed the ball poorly (which was actually perfect enough to steal the one run) and Allan Donald should have trusted Klusener and just run but he turned his back for some reason.
What's even more amazing is that on the immediate previous ball you saw Klusener hitting but not even going for it, and Allan immediately turning back. So he did trust the batter. But then with the hitter going for the winning single, Allan made safe ground and waited to see if there was a misfield. He pretty much never saw (nor cared about) Klusener coming towards his end. He assumed he'd stop running and play it safe just like he did, after the runout scare from the previous ball. The sudden fear of losing cost them the game.
Ironically, they should have discussed it keeping fielders are close
The previous delivery near miss runout must have been playing on Donald's mind. A fact often overlooked is SAs middle and lower order relied heavily on Klusener during the entire tournament. So blaming Klusener or Donald is unfair.
Had Mark Waugh hit direct Klusener was a goner. Never a run in there.
Still 2 balls were left after run out
Classic thrillers ❤❤❤❤❤
Bill Lawry You Beauty ❤
Here's what happened in the final ball:
Klusener hit the ball, Donald looked at the ball, which means he could not look at Klusener, so he assumed that Klusener would not run since the ball was not that far from the wicket. He immediately backed up onto his crease, not realizing that Klusener was running towards him, but when he does realize, it is too late. He runs to the other side, but was runout.
And then dropped his bat.😅 A complete trainwreck.
Who came here after SA's unbelievably tragic loss in the T20 WC final ?
First and only match where tears flowed uncontrollable
The match i cried whole night I was 11 years old then heartbreaking till now
What a team SA had
Unfortunately for them, Australia had a better one 😂
@@jimmyriddle5246 no they didn't but south africa r always chokers and australia r mentality monsters they fully utilized their potential
Aussie team was even better and the better team winner.
What jerseys man!!!!
I come visit this video often
Though I still cannot gather strength to watch that last over around 4:20 mark and onwards
It was Klusener's world cup till then and he entirely totally deserved to win it for SA....only for the last run to take it all away from him....
Still hurts !!
It Happened again. Sad man, just sad.
childhood memories
The runout that started the Australian domination in cricket!
Boucher was main culprit.
Still the best ODI..
Ever.
2nd best objectively after the 2019 wc final
@@rora109 nope, this was better.
Agreed. Some might find the 2019 final better but I think considering the quality of sides and cricket this is way better
@@rora109Not one player from the 2019 final is fit to lace the boots of these legends.
@@gts8919don't forget there were Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Ben Strokes playing in that final..
Just like SA vs NZ in 2015 wc semifinal...heartbreaking for sa💔
Watched this match and specially these 3 last overs for many a times,yu can't get better competative cricket than this,
We all pakistani on that Day supported Aussies just to get an easy opposition in the final against Pakistan who had allready reached in the final,
A truely perfect one dayer with the hero we had on that day always a hero',Shane Warne'.
Bill lawry made it more special ....
And then you git to know the Australian team's might and hence began the australian team full dominance in cricket.
Drfinately Shane warne best player. Motivated the boys when looked like a clear loss. RIP WARNEY
Both 1996 and 1999 Semis, he was the main hero.
Fleming bowled so smartly
Underrated bowler. Career ruined by injuries.
Classic game- rip warne 😢
Klusener should have discussed with Donald
The legendary status of this match owes a lot to Reiffel's dropped catch.
Quality of Cricket❤❤❤❤
WWOS should put up highlights of these matches and the likes of World Series Cup and it's daily Test match highlights either for free on its 9now service or at least as a paid thing on ITunes, as was the case with it's Ashes classics.
Greatest ODI ever. Better than 2006 epic 434 run chase by SA against the same opponent.
THE MATCH WHICH CHANGED THE HISTORY OF CRICKET
Still can’t process what just happened there
That was “quite something” as Richie’d say.
My mama often told me about the Lance klusner impact in 1999 world cup,he told me south africa deserved to win the world cup in 99 but luck wasn't there side
This one choke resulted in australia being invincible. From 1999-2009 in ten years. They won 3 50 over world cup in a row. 2 unbeaten. They won 2 champions trophy in a row. Unbeaten. They won 7 test mace from 2002-2009. 7 years in a row.
Wow. Thats called proper dominance.
I am happy that it was indua who ended the dominance in every format.
We beat them in 2011 world cup. Won the test mace from them in 2010 after 8 years. We won champions trophy in 2013 after australia has won it back to back. In yhe first ever t20 world cup in 07, it was india who knocked australia out in semis.
Australia was class abive everyone.
India thougb put up a good fight. 😊
So it was rifael ..he not only drop the catch but also helped it over the fence for six
Can’t believe he tried to run there… two more balls left, mate. A sad end to an absolutely wonderful cameo.
I come here every now and then, hoping that South Africa would make it
Allan Donald costed us, he was not on strike but he kept watching the ball instead of his partner who was already in motion. What the heck was he thinking
And then South Africa are still choking. Choked again in the T20I world cup cup 2024 final against India. At one point they needed 30 runs on 30 balls, but choked as Klaasen got out. And then Miller afterwards
Bad luck for south Africa ❤😢
After fall of 7wickets, its mark boucher and klusener 😂 amazing lineup.... Bunch of all rounders in SA
Sad for South Africa he deserves reach world cup finale but bad luck well played South Africa 💔😔😭🥺
This was so excited
I hope India 2023 produces at least one of these thrilling matches of the same type.
How was the semifinal between these two this year?
And New Zealand versus Australia was amazing too!@@Az22490
Years gone, but this match is still Scariest than any other horror movies
Imagine if SA won...it would be Paul Reiffel who would have dropped the world cup for Australia
Yes that's right easy catch he left and it goes to six..
In reality, It was Harchel Gibbs who dropped Steve Waugh's catch in super six match which caused them. Otherwise, they would face Zimbabwe in Semis, instead of Australia.
Australia then took the momentum to win next two world cups. Perhaps the entire history would have changed.
Someone HAS to do a deep dive documentary on this game. I want interviews with EVERYONE involved with Kluesner the final word. I want him to admit he is responsible NOT Alan Donald.
He was also responsible for coming so close and Donald responsible for the 4 wickets he took
Blame should be on SAs middle and lower order.
The birth of chokers
Wizards of ozzz.. 👽
Biggest choke in cricket history
Still 2 balls left after that
Klusener should have not taken that risk
Anyways had South Africa won semis ….pak would have been a stronger favorite for the worldcup
He’s going to be run out by miles….. he’s not even got a bat… brilliant 😂😂
Paul Riffle made all the drama that converted into a history For Nothing ...
This Match is Iconic n Greatest ODI Match I have ever seen!! When it is 6 wicket down and chasing 100+ runs in 1990s we can tel 9 out of times that team is dead n buried but not SA. They had the Unforgivable Finisher in Klusener.
The Final Over was absolutely brutal for both sides as 1st 2 balls went like Tracer bullet to the boundaries and SA need only 1 run from 4 balls. We can clearly see Aussie players r coming to reality from that Onslaught especially Fleming was having Pressure of the Century for an Australian and they r down n totally out.. Now when you have klusener facing 4 balls and 1 run to win all Cricket fans including Aussies will know the game is SA to lose which is what happened due to Height of Pressure faces by Klusener too in finishing the game and for proper lack of communication!! What Donald would have thought after seein klusener demolishin Aussie bowlers is Klusener will hit 4 or 6 but instead he done the unthinkable of taking 1 run which clearly shows Klusener was having more pressure to win than Fleming... In the end as always Aussies held their nerve you can see how all players went to that before reaching Gilchrist gloves 😅 thats how badly they want to win and they won the cup too in final or else it would have been SA WC. Commentary was absolute blitz especially Aussie commentator maintaining neutrality n tellin in the end I cannot believe it 😂 hes right nobody includin Aussie bowlers believed!!
Dark day of cricket
I remember that,kaos and confusion rains ....we win
Team of legends,epic bill lawry commentary,ohhh man i just miss those days when cricket was that good,today’s generation cannot witness this gamr of cricket
Klusener single handedly almost won this match.
Hypothetcal yet I felt even if Donald had run without turning...there would have been a run out...there absolutely was no single.
U are right. No way a single
What insanity was this
If that day allan donald and klusner would have won it for there team the whole scenario of cricket would have changed ..
Just imagine what would have happened if South Africa won..
1 run 4 balls and still south africa lost
It's the disaster for SA and true cricket fans..
Nobody would care about this match so much if Paul Reiffel took a simple catch the boundary.
Why the other commentator voice muted
SA have worked hard to earn title of chokers 🙂
Jst like India choked today 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Virat chokaree
Not really the better chokers is the Indian team for the late 10 years. Not a single trophy in any format.
Looking back, wtf Boucher did.
That time he is young not experience
Who won the final, any update.
Australia beat Pakistan.
Seriously a small. Mistake was root cause of Aussie Dominance in cricket!!!
Sad day for South African cricket they never reach this much close to winning in world cup final