3. Henry Olonga 3-22, Leicester, 1999
India’s campaign in the 1999 World Cup was struck a crucial blow when Sachin Tendulkar had to fly back to India after his father’s sad demise. One man who was happy to not see a Sachin Tendulkar in the Indian batting line-up was Henry Olonga who was at the receiving end of his battering when the Little Master blasted Zimbabwe for 124 off 92 balls the last time Zimbabwe faced India.
Olonga started waywardly though in India’s chase of 252 and it was Heath Streak and Neil Johnson who brought India to their knees and left them tottering at 175-6 before Robin Singh and Nayan Mongia steered the team to safety.
With 9 runs needed off 2 overs and 3 wickets in hand and most importantly danger man Robin Singh still there, the match looked in India’s pocket. Captain Campbell threw the ball to Olonga, much to everyone's surprise. 6 balls later, the match was over. Zimbabwe had won by 3 runs. Olonga had struck thrice in the same over to snatch an improbable victory for Zimbabwe.
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