5 most heartbreaking match endings in cricket history

#2 2015 World Cup semi-final, South Africa vs New Zealand

It was an emotional moment for all cricket fans as South Africa again proved to be unlucky

Grant Elliot who was also awarded Man of the Match, held his nerves till the end for New Zealand and eliminated the Proteas by hitting a six off the penultimate delivery of Dale Steyn's over, breaking so many hearts.

South Africa were playing this World Cup with one of their best squads of all-time. It was again rain-affected match and was reduced to 43 overs a side. New Zealand were asked to make 298 runs in 43 overs to win the match and they did so in style.

#1 1996 World Cup semi-final, India vs Sri Lanka

Seats were burned in Eden Gardens after India lost sudden wickets in the World Cup semi-final

This match ended in the most uncommon and unexpected way in the history of cricket as match-referee Clive Lloyd abandoned the match.

Sri Lanka posted a target of 252 runs for India to reach the final of the World Cup and chasing same India at a stage was 98/1 but within a few minutes of the game, India lost seven wickets while adding just 22 runs taking Indian score to 120/8.

As the match was happening in Kolkata, India, the crowd went mad and started throwing bottles in the ground and burned seats in Eden Gardens Stadium. Looking at the condition Clive Lloyd abandoned the match, giving Sri Lanka victory by default.

Indian batsman Vinod Kambli was so affected with the defeat that he could not control himself from crying.