South Africa

Which team did Australia tie with in the dramatic 1999 World Cup semi-final at Edgbaston?

Australia tied with South Africa at 213 and advanced to the final on a superior Super Six record.

Which African nation co hosted the 2003 World Cup alongside Zimbabwe and Kenya?

South Africa hosted a memorable 2003 World Cup but suffered their own heartbreaking group stage exit due to the infamous Duckworth Lewis miscalculation.

Which team was eliminated from the 2003 World Cup after rain affected their group match against Sri Lanka and Mark Boucher misread the DLS target?

South Africa suffered the most painful rain related exit in World Cup history when a miscalculation of the Duckworth Lewis target ended their campaign.

Which team suffered the most heartbreaking rain exit in 1992 World Cup semi final history needing 22 off 1 ball after the old rain rules recalculated their target?

The absurd rain rule in the 1992 semi final against England created one of the most farcical moments in World Cup history as South Africa needed 22 off 1 ball directly leading to the introduction of the DLS method.

Which team was controversially eliminated from the 2022 T20 World Cup Super 12 stage when rain intervened in their crucial match against Zimbabwe leaving them short of qualifying for the semi finals?

South Africa suffered yet another heartbreaking rain related exit at the 2022 T20 World Cup as the DLS calculations left them eliminated from the Super 12 stage without reaching the semi finals.

Which team famously tied the 1999 World Cup semi final against Australia before being eliminated on net run rate?

South Africa experienced the most heartbreaking exit in World Cup history when a mix up between Lance Klusener and Allan Donald ended their dreams.

Which team successfully chased down 414 runs in Perth to defeat Australia in 2008?

South Africa pulled off the second highest successful run chase in Test history to shock the Australians at the WACA.

Which country hosted the entire 2009 IPL season due to general elections in India?

The IPL was relocated at the last minute and the South African conditions heavily favored fast bowlers and disciplined stroke play.

Which team was eliminated after a rain rule left them needing 22 runs off 1 ball?

The bizarre rain rule ruined what was shaping up to be a classic finish.

Which team famously tied with Australia in the 1999 semi final but was knocked out due to group stage standings?

The chaotic final over run out cost them a spot in the final.