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World Cup Countdown

World Cup Countdown: Spin-heavy Bangladesh slay another heavyweight in South Africa

Bangladesh beat South Africa in the 2007 World Cup and recorded one of the biggest upsets in the tournament.

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World Cup Countdown: Bob Woolmer’s death overshadows Pakistan’s shock exit from 2007 World Cup

A day after Pakistan were knocked out of the 2007 World Cup, Woolmer was found dead in his hotel room.

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World Cup Countdown: Herschelle Gibbs smokes six sixes in an over

On March 17, 2007, South Africa’s Herschelle Gibbs became the first man in the history of international cricket to score six sixes in an over. 

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World Cup Countdown: India first to break 400-run barrier in a World Cup

In the 2007 World Cup, India became the first side to cross the 400-run barrier in a World Cup when they piled 413.5 against Bermuda.

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World Cup Countdown: 2007- Bangladesh stun India

Bangladesh pacer Mashrafe Mortaza showed India why he was a top-rated bowler in ODIs in their Group B encounter at the ICC World Cup 2007.

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World Cup Countdown: Ireland, Zimbabwe match ends in thrilling tie

In their World Cup debut, Ireland produced a classic as their clash against Zimbabwe ended in a tie.

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World Cup Countdown: Ponting breaks Indian hearts as Australia storm to third World Cup title

We revisit the 2003 World Cup final, in which Australia trounced India by 125 runs to be crowned three-time world champions.

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World Cup Countdown: Adam Gilchrist surprisingly walks after being given not out

Despite Adam Gilchrist's gesture, Sri Lanka could not cope with Australia's overwhelming all-round impact.

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World Cup Countdown: Australia survive Aasif Karim scare

We look back at a clash in which Kenya almost upset the formidable Australia in 2003.

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World Cup countdown: Shane Bond’s 6/23 not enough as Australia crush New Zealand

We rewind to the epic clash between two of the fiercest pacers of their eras in Shane Bond and Brett Lee as Australia faced New Zealand at 2003 World Cup

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