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World Cup Countdown

World Cup Countdown: 1996 – Kenya stun West Indies

In the opening round of 1996 World Cup, the cricketing world witnessed an upset of massive proportions

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World Cup Countdown: 1996 – Kirsten becomes first South African to hit a WC hundred before Donald hits Zarawani on the head

While South Africa walloped UAE, the match is more remembered for a record century from Gary Kirsten and UAE captain's daring act.

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World Cup Countdown: Wasim Akram, Imran Khan script Pakistan’s glory

Wasim’s fine all-round performance earned him the Man-of-the-Match award.

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World Cup Countdown: 1992 – Rain rule robs South Africa of final shot

South Africa needed 22 from 13 balls when rain arrived. Then, they needed 22 from one ball.

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World Cup Countdown: 1992 – Inzamam-ul-Haq knocks out New Zealand

At Eden Park on March 21, 1992, a teenaged Inzamam stunned hosts New Zealand.

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World Cup Countdown: 1992 – Eddo Brandes, chicken farmer, stuns England

On March 18, 1992, at the outbreak town of Albury, underdogs Zimbabwe beat England.

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World Cup Countdown: 1992 – Pakistan end New Zealand’s winning streak in a must-win clash

New Zealand's unbeaten run at the 1992 World Cup was ended by an inspired Pakistan team.

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World Cup Countdown: 1992 – When jumping Javed Miandad mocked Kiran More at the SCG

The great Pakistani batsman did have the penchant for getting under the skin of the opposition. And often it did work for him.

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World Cup Countdown: 1992 – Injury-hit England beat South Africa in a rain-affected thriller

Abrupt rainfall at Melbourne and a weird rain-rule left an injury-affected England to chase a steep target against Allan Donald and co.

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World Cup Countdown: 1992 – Australia beat India in a humdinger

On March 1, 1992 Australia bettered India by a solitary run at The Gabba, a contest that went till the last ball.

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