BLAST FROM THE PAST | Heartache for Proteas in 1999 World Cup semis nail-biter (opens original article in a new tab)

South Africa's Proteas were eliminated by Australia in the 1999 Cricket World Cup semifinal after a controversial tie in the final over, with Australia advancing due to better Super Six standings.

• South Africa's Proteas were eliminated by Australia in the 1999 Cricket World Cup semifinal after a tie in the final over.
• The 1999 World Cup semifinal saw a controversial run-out of Allan Donald after a failed single by Lance Klusener.
• Australia advanced to the final due to superior Super Six standings despite the tie in the semifinal.