3. Australia vs South Africa in 1999 WC Semi-finals
1999 ODI World Cup semi-final game between these two sides saw a great nail-biting encounter as the game ended in tie after both sides fighting too hard for a total of 99 overs in this contest. South Africa winning the toss invited Australia to bat first and restricted them for a below par total of 213 runs in just 49.2 overs with Shaun Pollock picking a five-wicket haul and Allan Donald picking four wickets with the ball respectively.
Australia managed to reach decent total of 213 runs with the help of fifties from Michael Bevan and Steve Waugh respectively, while South Africa also managed to reach the same total of 213 runs despite a brilliant four-wicket haul from Shane Warne. Although, the match ended in a tie, Australia advanced to the final of the 1999 WC tournament as they finished at a higher position than South Africa in the points table.
AUS - 213 (49.2)
Michael Bevan - 65(101); Shaun Pollock - 5/36 (9.2)
Steve Waugh - 56(76); Allan Donald - 4/32 (10)
SA - 213 (49.4)
Jacques Kallis - 53(92); Shane Warne - 4/29 (10)
Shane Warne won Player of the Match award in both 1999 World Cup semi-finals and finals.
