10 Iconic game-changing moments in Cricket World Cup history

#6 Jonty Rhodes South Africa v Pakistan, Group Match, World Cup 1992

Jonty Rhodes running out Inzamam-ul-Haq in a spectacular fashion, Group Match, Brisbane, World Cup, 1992

Pakistan’s reply to South Africa’s 211 was steady. All of a sudden, rain visited Brisbane and an asking run rate of 4.9 in 28 overs became 8.5 in 14. As the game resumed, Inzamam-ul-Haq and Imran Khan dished out an assault to dent the Proteas attack – a partnership of 85 runs for the third-wicket came up in quick succession. Pakistan were cruising, especially Inzamam was in ominous form.

Then came the deciding moment.

In the 31st over, Inzamam attempted a single for a leg bye. Imran shouted “No” and while trying to get back to his crease, Inzamam saw Jonty Rhodes sprinting towards the stumps from deep backward point. And then, Jonty – grabbing the ball in his right hand - threw himself at the stumps with his feet off the ground to run out Inzamam in the most spectacular fashion.

The dismissal of Inzamam dented Pakistan’s wonderful momentum and they lost the match by 20 runs and were at risk of getting out of World Cup from the preliminary stages.