What happened 1992 semi-final?
During the course of the 1992 World Cup tournament, South Africans had performed impressively to reach the semi-final stage. In reply, South Africa chased well and needed just 22 runs off 13 balls to beat England at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) when rain played spoil sport.
Who won ICC World Cup 1992?
Pakistan
| Melbourne Cricket Ground | |
|---|---|
| Toss | Pakistan, elected to bat first |
| Series | Benson & Hedges World Cup |
| Season | 1991/92 |
| Series result | Pakistan won the 1991/92 Benson & Hedges World Cup |
Who is the 1992 Man of the Match?
Wasim Akram was adjudged the Man of the match for his all round performance of 3/49 and 33 off 18.
Was there a World Cup in 1992?
It was held in Australia and New Zealand from 22 February to 25 March 1992, and finished with Pakistan beating England by 22 runs in the final to become the World Cup champions for the first time….1992 Cricket World Cup.
| Dates | 22 February – 25 March |
|---|---|
| Host(s) | Australia New Zealand |
| Champions | Pakistan (1st title) |
| Runners-up | England |
| Participants | 9 |
Why was the Cricket World Cup held in 1999 and not 2000?
Things change. There was a 5 year gap between 1987 and 1992. As it started in 1975, it should have been in 1991, but was delayed by one year in 1992.
Why there was no cricket World Cup in 1991?
The reason why the World Cup was pushed to the fifth year to 1992 instead of the tournament taking place once in four years in 1991 was because the preceding World Cup in 1987 that was held in India and Pakistan was held between 8th October and 8th November 1987.
What is the nickname of Pakistan cricket team?
Shaheens
Pakistan national cricket team
| Pakistan Cricket Crest | |
| Nickname(s) | Shaheens (Falcons) Green Shirts Men in Green Cornered Tigers |
| Association | Pakistan Cricket Board |
| Personnel | |
|---|---|
| Captain | Babar Azam |
Who is the highest run scorer from India in World Cup 1983?
Yashpal Sharma
Yashpal Sharma passes away: Yashpal Sharma was India’s top scorer in the group stage match against defending champions West Indies in 1983 World Cup. He scored 89 off 120 deliveries which helped India win.
What is a nickname of Pakistan cricket team?
Who won 1983 World Cup?
India national cricket team
1983 Cricket World Cup/Champion
When did Pakistan won the 1992 World Cup?
March 25, 1992
Wasim Akram called it the “best day of his cricketing career by miles”. On March 25, 1992 the Men in Green beat England by 22 runs to win their first-ever ICC Cricket World Cup — a win the nation still remembers and cherishes.
Why was there no cricket World Cup in 1991?
Where was the Cricket World Cup held in 1992?
The 1992 Cricket World Cup (officially the Benson & Hedges World Cup 1992) was the fifth staging of the Cricket World Cup, organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It was held in Australia and New Zealand from 22 February to 25 March 1992, and finished with Pakistan beating England by 22 runs in the final to become the World Cup
Where was the 5th ICC World Cup held?
The fifth ICC Cricket World Cup was played in Australia and New Zealand in 1992. Total 9 teams played 39-match from February 22 to March 25, 1992. It is also known Benson & Hedges World Cup 1992.
Who was leading wicket taker in 1992 Cricket World Cup?
Pivotal to Pakistan’s glory at the 1992 World Cup was Wasim Akram, who ended the tournament as the leading wicket-taker with 18. Akram, who was 25 years old at the time, started the tournament with a wicketless showing against West Indies, but followed it up with 3/21 against Zimbabwe.