It took seven editions to witness World Cup cricket's first ever tie. It happened in Birmingham where Australia clashed with South Africa in the 1999 semi-final. Hansie Cronje put the Australians in and it turned out to be a sound decision because at one stage Steve Waugh's team were reduced to 68 for 4. A 90-run stand between Steve (56) and Michael Bevan (65) helped Australia reach 213. SA were well served by fast bowlers Shaun Pollock (5-36) and Alan Donald (4-32).

In an amazing coincidence, SA lost four early wickets too - 61 for 4 - before Jacques Kallis and Jonty Rhodes got together for a stand of 84. Shane Warne got into the act and his four wickets broke SA's back before Lance Klusener started turning things around. At 213 for nine, the dashing left-hander, who had hit 31 off 16 balls, drove Damien Fleming and darted off for a single only to leave his partner Allan Donald stunned, short of his crease and out.