When it comes to World Cups, South Africa have a history of coming tantalisingly close to ultimate glory but never managing to go all the way. The most famous example of this was probably the 1999 World Cup semi-final against Australia, which was played on this day 23 years ago. South Africa were chasing a target of 214, and a half-century from Jacques Kallis and a knock of 43 by Jonty Rhodes helped set them up. However, they were 9 wickets down in the penultimate over. Lance Klusener was on the pitch, keeping the Proteas in the competition, and Allan Donald was the last man to walk out.
Watch: The Moment When Lance Klusener And Allan Donald Committed World Cup Hara-Kiri
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The International Cricket Council on Friday took to social media to share a video of the historic run-out.
Lance Klusener and Allan Donald were involved in a run-out which cost SA a place in the 1999 WC final.© Instagram
With the match tied, Australia qualified for the final courtesy finishing higher in the Super Six table and South Africa were left ruing what could have been.
Australia went on to beat Pakistan in the final to lift the trophy.
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