1992 Cricket World Cup semi-final between Pakistan and New Zealand
The 1992 Cricket World Cup semi-final between Pakistan and New Zealand is considered by many to be one of the greatest upsets in the history of the tournament. Pakistan, who were considered underdogs, chased down New Zealand’s total of 262 with just 6 balls remaining to win by 4 wickets.
The match was played at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, on March 21, 1992. New Zealand batted first and scored 262/7 in their 50 overs. Martin Crowe top-scored for New Zealand with 91 runs, while Wasim Akram took 2 wickets for 39 runs for Pakistan.
Pakistan’s innings got off to a good start, with openers Aamer Sohail and Salim Malik putting on 71 for the first wicket. However, New Zealand fought back and Pakistan were reduced to 141-5 in the 35th over.
At this point, Imran Khan came to the crease and played a captain’s knock. He scored 44 runs off 93 balls, including a six off the last ball of the 48th over to bring Pakistan within touching distance of victory.
Javed Miandad then hit the winning six off the first ball of the 49th over to give Pakistan a famous victory.
The 1992 Cricket World Cup semi-final between Pakistan and New Zealand was a truly memorable match. It was an upset that will be talked about for years to come.
New Zealand vs Pakistan Semi-Final Scorecard, Benson Hedges World Cup 1992
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | How Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MJ Greatbatch | 17 | 22 | – | 2 | 77.27 | b Aaqib Javed |
| JG Wright | 13 | 44 | 1 | – | 29.54 | c Rameez Raja b Mushtaq Ahmed |
| AH Jones | 21 | 53 | 2 | – | 39.62 | lbw Mushtaq Ahmed |
| MD Crowe | 91 | 83 | 7 | 3 | 109.64 | run out |
| KR Rutherford | 50 | 68 | 5 | 1 | 73.53 | c Moin Khan b Wasim Akram |
| CZ Harris | 13 | 12 | 1 | – | 108.33 | st Moin Khan b Iqbal Sikander |
| IDS Smith | 18 | 10 | 3 | – | 180.00 | N.O. |
| DN Patel | 8 | 6 | 1 | – | 133.33 | lbw Wasim Akram |
| GR Larsen | 8 | 6 | 1 | – | 133.33 | N.O. |
| DK Morrison | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| W Watson | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Extras: 23 (4 nb, 8 w, 11 lb) Total: 262/7 (50 ov)
FALL OF WICKETS 1-35 (MJ Greatbatch), 2-39 (JG Wright), 3-87 (AH Jones), 4-194 (KR Rutherford), 5-214 (CZ Harris), 6-221 (MD Crowe), 7-244 (DN Patel)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aamer Sohail | 1 | – | 11 | – | – | – | 11.00 |
| Wasim Akram | 10 | 1 | 40 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4.00 |
| Mushtaq Ahmed | 10 | – | 40 | 2 | – | – | 4.00 |
| Aaqib Javed | 10 | 2 | 45 | 1 | – | 2 | 4.50 |
| Iqbal Sikander | 9 | – | 56 | 1 | – | 1 | 6.22 |
| Imran Khan | 10 | – | 59 | – | – | 3 | 5.90 |
Pakistan Semi-Final Scorecard, Benson Hedges World Cup 1992
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | How Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aamer Sohail | 14 | 20 | 1 | – | 70.00 | c AH Jones b DN Patel |
| Rameez Raja | 44 | 55 | 6 | – | 80.00 | c DK Morrison b W Watson |
| Imran Khan | 44 | 93 | 1 | 2 | 47.31 | c GR Larsen b CZ Harris |
| Javed Miandad | 57 | 69 | 4 | – | 82.61 | N.O. |
| Saleem Malik | 1 | 2 | – | – | 50.00 | c b GR Larsen |
| Inzamam-ul-Haq | 60 | 37 | 7 | 1 | 162.16 | run out |
| Wasim Akram | 9 | 8 | 1 | – | 112.50 | b W Watson |
| Moin Khan | 20 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 181.82 | N.O. |
| Mushtaq Ahmed | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Iqbal Sikander | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Aaqib Javed | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Extras: 15 (1 w, 10 lb, 4 b) Total: 264/6 (49 ov)
1-30 (Aamer Sohail), 2-84 (Rameez Raja), 3-134 (Imran Khan), 4-140 (Saleem Malik), 5-227 (Inzamam-ul-Haq), 6-238 (Wasim Akram)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR Larsen | 10 | 1 | 34 | 1 | – | – | 3.40 |
| W Watson | 10 | 2 | 39 | 2 | 1 | – | 3.90 |
| DN Patel | 10 | 1 | 50 | 1 | – | – | 5.00 |
| DK Morrison | 9 | – | 55 | – | – | 1 | 6.11 |
| CZ Harris | 10 | – | 72 | 1 | – | – | 7.20 |
Key Players
- Martin Crowe (New Zealand) – Crowe scored 91 runs off 114 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes. He was the top scorer for New Zealand in the match.
- Wasim Akram (Pakistan) – Akram took 2 wickets for 39 runs in his 10 overs. He was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan in the match.
- Imran Khan (Pakistan) – Khan scored 44 runs off 93 balls, including 1 six. He also took 1 wicket for 33 runs in his 10 overs. He was the captain of Pakistan in the match and played a key role in their victory.
- Javed Miandad (Pakistan) – Miandad scored 57 runs off 69 balls, including 4 fours. He hit the winning six in the match.
Conclusion
The 1992 Cricket World Cup semi-final between Pakistan and New Zealand was a truly memorable match. It was an upset that will be talked about for years to come. Pakistan, who were considered underdogs, chased down New Zealand’s total of 262 with just 6 balls remaining to win by 4 wickets.
The match was a classic example of how a team can overcome adversity and win a match against all odds. Pakistan’s victory was a testament to their determination and fighting spirit.
The 1992 Cricket World Cup semi-final between Pakistan and New Zealand is a reminder that anything is possible in cricket. It is a match that will be remembered for years to come.
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