The Cricket World Cup 2023 in India is in full swing. There are more exciting matches to follow as the tournament progresses. The excitement floats around the on-field actions as cricketers tend to deliver the best performances on the field to get the results.&nbsp;&nbsp;

But sometimes such situations arise which keep them clueless. They look perplexed having no idea of what just happened in front of them. Some unrealistic situations arrived at crucial junctions of the game. They're all aware of the rules and regulations of the game, but it doesn't strike their mind until and unless exceptional situations hit them hard.&nbsp;

In the history of the Cricket World Cup, such things happen which make you feel dazzled at times. But that's the beauty of the game. If those situations went the other way, history could have been different. Such was the impact of those incidents.&nbsp;

5. Virat Kohli walked out against Pakistan in World Cup 2019

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1696938226843_Virat-Kohli-walked-out-against-Pakistan-in-World-Cup-2019.jpeg" alt="Virat Kohli walked out against Pakistan in World Cup 2019" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Virat Kohli walked out against Pakistan in World Cup 2019 (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The stage was set at Old Trafford, Manchester where India and Pakistan clashed at Cricket World Cup 2019. Under the overcast conditions, Pakistan sent India to bat first. Indian openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma were cruising through, then joined skipper Virat Kohli. He kept the momentum going.&nbsp;

That day he came out all guns blazing. Just when it looked like Virat would finish strong against them, he nicked one off Mohammad Amir's bowling. In the 48th over, Amir banged one short and Virat tried to pull down with his bat swing. In real-time it looked faintest of the edges as Virat walked back way before Marais Erasmus raised his finger.&nbsp;

But when the replay was shown, there was a daylight gap between the bat and the ball. Virat looked frustrated watching this from the dressing room. Perhaps, he felt a creak come from his bat only. Thankfully for India, it didn't affect the outcome, they won by 89 runs(D/L method).&nbsp;

4. Sachin Tendulkar and Saeed Ajmal duel in Cricket World Cup 2011 Semi-Final&nbsp;

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1696938355973_Sachin-Tendulkar-and-Saeed-Ajmal-duel-in-Cricket-World-Cup-2011-Semi-Final.jpeg" alt="Sachin Tendulkar and Saeed Ajmal duel in Cricket World Cup 2011 Semi-Final" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Sachin Tendulkar and Saeed Ajmal duel in Cricket World Cup 2011 Semi-Final (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Nothing can beat the magnitude of an India-Pakistan match that too in a World Cup SemiFinal match at Mohali. The match saw India off to a brilliant start courtesy of Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar. India just lost their first wicket and Shahid Afridi brought his trump card Saeed Ajmal into the attack.&nbsp;

Saeed caught Tendulkar off guard in the 11th over itself. The stand-in umpire Ian Gould raised his finger and it looked like Tendulkar had to walk back. But he insisted upon taking a review and luck favoured him. The hawk-eye showed it missed the leg stumps and the roar around the stadium went sky high.&nbsp;

All Pakistani players were dazzled by that outcome, they thought at least it would be the umpire's call. They still believe they're deprived of Tendulkar's wicket. From there on Sachin riding on his luck went to score 85 runs that day and took the game away from Pakistan. Still, Saeed Ajmal remembers that incident like it happened yesterday and robbed him of the World Cup.&nbsp;

3. South Africa were left with 22 off 1 in the Cricket World Cup Semi Final 1992&nbsp;

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1696938783309_South-Africa.jpeg" alt="South Africa" loading="lazy"><figcaption>South Africa (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

In the history of Proteas Cricket, the 1992 Cricket World Cup will be remembered for both good and bad. South Africa returned to the&nbsp; World Cup with a stellar performance. They reached the semi-finals and were up against England at SCG.&nbsp;

England batted first and put runs on the board. South Africa were cruising to the target, they needed 22 runs off the remaining 13 balls. Then rain came into play and it spoiled the intense match. At the time play resumed South Africa needed 22 off 1 ball. It was an unprecedented target for the Proteas. Eventually, they ended up losing a well-fought match.&nbsp;

Back then, the method was such that they deduced the runs scored in those most productive overs. Thus two overs of interruption got the target reduced by one only. This controversial end led to a forced change in the law, which was replaced by the D/L method later on.&nbsp;

Check Here: <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/top-10-odi-batters-with-best-chasing-records-7693/">Top 10 ODI batters with best-chasing records</a>

2. Toss Fiasco in World Cup Final 2011

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1696938899469_Toss-Fiasco-in-World-Cup-Final-2011.jpeg" alt="Toss Fiasco in World Cup Final 2011" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Toss Fiasco in World Cup Final 2011 (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

It was the D-Day of the Cricket World Cup 2011.&nbsp; The match was set in the scorching heat of 2nd April, Saturday. The captains of both teams MS Dhoni and Kumar Sangakkara joined match officials and Ravi Shastri for the toss. It was a full-packed Wankhede buzzing for the hosts.&nbsp;

As usual, Shastri started the proceedings and the coin was tossed. It was head Shastri was asking who called Head. But it seemed neither Dhoni nor Sangakkara was sure what they called. After a few seconds match referee Jeff Crowe suggested a re-toss.&nbsp;

This time, Sangakkara called Head and it went in his favour. Sri Lanka opted to bowl first and the rest of what happened is history. Later in many discussions, it came out they didn't hear the call properly and they had to redo it to avoid any confusion going further.&nbsp;

1. England won the World Cup by boundary count in 2019&nbsp;

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1696938976380_England-won-the-World-Cup-by-boundary-count-in-2019.jpeg" alt="England won the World Cup by boundary count in 2019" loading="lazy"><figcaption>England won the World Cup by boundary count in 2019 (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Where it all started for cricket in England, 2019 was the best chance for the hosts to get their hands on the coveted trophy. Their brand new white ball approach was all over the event. They played like a strong favourite for the cup at that time. But nobody knew how things would be panned out for the winners in the final showdown.&nbsp;

Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes were taking England close to the target. Once Jos got out, it was Ben Stokes's heroics that took England to the score.&nbsp; The match went to super over. Little did anyone expect NZ would end up scoring the same ENG did (again).&nbsp;

England were declared Champions of 2019 by boundary count. Everyone was amused by this deciding factor. Such was the fate of Kiwis, they came so close yet so far. ICC had that rule in their book and it came into action in the most important match.&nbsp;

Check Out: <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cwc-cricket-world-cup/stats/batting-most-runs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Most Runs in ODI Cricket World Cup 2023</a>

The Cricket World Cup 2023 in India is in full swing. There are more exciting matches to follow as the tournament progresses. The excitement floats around the on-field actions as cricketers tend to deliver the best performances on the field to get the results.&nbsp;&nbsp;
But sometimes such situations arise which keep them clueless. They look perplexed having no idea of what just happened in front of them. Some unrealistic situations arrived at crucial junctions of the game. They're all aware of the rules and regulations of the game, but it doesn't strike their mind until and unless exceptional situations hit them hard.&nbsp;
In the history of the Cricket World Cup, such things happen which make you feel dazzled at times. But that's the beauty of the game. If those situations went the other way, history could have been different. Such was the impact of those incidents.&nbsp;
<h3>5. Virat Kohli walked out against Pakistan in World Cup 2019</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1696938226843_Virat-Kohli-walked-out-against-Pakistan-in-World-Cup-2019.jpeg" alt="Virat Kohli walked out against Pakistan in World Cup 2019" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Virat Kohli walked out against Pakistan in World Cup 2019 (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
The stage was set at Old Trafford, Manchester where India and Pakistan clashed at Cricket World Cup 2019. Under the overcast conditions, Pakistan sent India to bat first. Indian openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma were cruising through, then joined skipper Virat Kohli. He kept the momentum going.&nbsp;
That day he came out all guns blazing. Just when it looked like Virat would finish strong against them, he nicked one off Mohammad Amir's bowling. In the 48th over, Amir banged one short and Virat tried to pull down with his bat swing. In real-time it looked faintest of the edges as Virat walked back way before Marais Erasmus raised his finger.&nbsp;
But when the replay was shown, there was a daylight gap between the bat and the ball. Virat looked frustrated watching this from the dressing room. Perhaps, he felt a creak come from his bat only. Thankfully for India, it didn't affect the outcome, they won by 89 runs(D/L method).&nbsp;

<h3>4. Sachin Tendulkar and Saeed Ajmal duel in Cricket World Cup 2011 Semi-Final&nbsp;</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1696938355973_Sachin-Tendulkar-and-Saeed-Ajmal-duel-in-Cricket-World-Cup-2011-Semi-Final.jpeg" alt="Sachin Tendulkar and Saeed Ajmal duel in Cricket World Cup 2011 Semi-Final" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Sachin Tendulkar and Saeed Ajmal duel in Cricket World Cup 2011 Semi-Final (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
Nothing can beat the magnitude of an India-Pakistan match that too in a World Cup SemiFinal match at Mohali. The match saw India off to a brilliant start courtesy of Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar. India just lost their first wicket and Shahid Afridi brought his trump card Saeed Ajmal into the attack.&nbsp;
 Saeed caught Tendulkar off guard in the 11th over itself. The stand-in umpire Ian Gould raised his finger and it looked like Tendulkar had to walk back. But he insisted upon taking a review and luck favoured him. The hawk-eye showed it missed the leg stumps and the roar around the stadium went sky high.&nbsp;
All Pakistani players were dazzled by that outcome, they thought at least it would be the umpire's call. They still believe they're deprived of Tendulkar's wicket. From there on Sachin riding on his luck went to score 85 runs that day and took the game away from Pakistan. Still, Saeed Ajmal remembers that incident like it happened yesterday and robbed him of the World Cup.&nbsp;

<h3>3. South Africa were left with 22 off 1 in the Cricket World Cup Semi Final 1992&nbsp;</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1696938783309_South-Africa.jpeg" alt="South Africa" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>South Africa (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
In the history of Proteas Cricket, the 1992 Cricket World Cup will be remembered for both good and bad. South Africa returned to the&nbsp; World Cup with a stellar performance. They reached the semi-finals and were up against England at SCG.&nbsp;
England batted first and put runs on the board. South Africa were cruising to the target, they needed 22 runs off the remaining 13 balls. Then rain came into play and it spoiled the intense match. At the time play resumed South Africa needed 22 off 1 ball. It was an unprecedented target for the Proteas. Eventually, they ended up losing a well-fought match.&nbsp;
Back then, the method was such that they deduced the runs scored in those most productive overs. Thus two overs of interruption got the target reduced by one only. This controversial end led to a forced change in the law, which was replaced by the D/L method later on.&nbsp;
<h5>Check Here: <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/top-10-odi-batters-with-best-chasing-records-7693/">Top 10 ODI batters with best-chasing records</a></h5>

<h3>2. Toss Fiasco in World Cup Final 2011</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1696938899469_Toss-Fiasco-in-World-Cup-Final-2011.jpeg" alt="Toss Fiasco in World Cup Final 2011" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Toss Fiasco in World Cup Final 2011 (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
It was the D-Day of the Cricket World Cup 2011.&nbsp; The match was set in the scorching heat of 2nd April, Saturday. The captains of both teams MS Dhoni and Kumar Sangakkara joined match officials and Ravi Shastri for the toss. It was a full-packed Wankhede buzzing for the hosts.&nbsp;
As usual, Shastri started the proceedings and the coin was tossed. It was head Shastri was asking who called Head. But it seemed neither Dhoni nor Sangakkara was sure what they called. After a few seconds match referee Jeff Crowe suggested a re-toss.&nbsp;
This time, Sangakkara called Head and it went in his favour. Sri Lanka opted to bowl first and the rest of what happened is history. Later in many discussions, it came out they didn't hear the call properly and they had to redo it to avoid any confusion going further.&nbsp;

<h3>1. England won the World Cup by boundary count in 2019&nbsp;</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1696938976380_England-won-the-World-Cup-by-boundary-count-in-2019.jpeg" alt="England won the World Cup by boundary count in 2019" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>England won the World Cup by boundary count in 2019 (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
Where it all started for cricket in England, 2019 was the best chance for the hosts to get their hands on the coveted trophy. Their brand new white ball approach was all over the event. They played like a strong favourite for the cup at that time. But nobody knew how things would be panned out for the winners in the final showdown.&nbsp;
Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes were taking England close to the target. Once Jos got out, it was Ben Stokes's heroics that took England to the score.&nbsp; The match went to super over. Little did anyone expect NZ would end up scoring the same ENG did (again).&nbsp;
England were declared Champions of 2019 by boundary count. Everyone was amused by this deciding factor. Such was the fate of Kiwis, they came so close yet so far. ICC had that rule in their book and it came into action in the most important match.&nbsp;
<h5>Check Out: <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cwc-cricket-world-cup/stats/batting-most-runs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Most Runs in ODI Cricket World Cup 2023</a></h5>

The Cricket World Cup 2023 in India is in full swing. There are more exciting matches to follow as the tournament progresses. The excitement floats around the on-field actions as cricketers tend to deliver the best performances on the field to get the results.&nbsp;&nbsp;
But sometimes such situations arise which keep them clueless. They look perplexed having no idea of what just happened in front of them. Some unrealistic situations arrived at crucial junctions of the game. They're all aware of the rules and regulations of the game, but it doesn't strike their mind until and unless exceptional situations hit them hard.&nbsp;
In the history of the Cricket World Cup, such things happen which make you feel dazzled at times. But that's the beauty of the game. If those situations went the other way, history could have been different. Such was the impact of those incidents.&nbsp;
<h3>5. Virat Kohli walked out against Pakistan in World Cup 2019</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1696938226843_Virat-Kohli-walked-out-against-Pakistan-in-World-Cup-2019.jpeg" alt="Virat Kohli walked out against Pakistan in World Cup 2019" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Virat Kohli walked out against Pakistan in World Cup 2019 (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
The stage was set at Old Trafford, Manchester where India and Pakistan clashed at Cricket World Cup 2019. Under the overcast conditions, Pakistan sent India to bat first. Indian openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma were cruising through, then joined skipper Virat Kohli. He kept the momentum going.&nbsp;
That day he came out all guns blazing. Just when it looked like Virat would finish strong against them, he nicked one off Mohammad Amir's bowling. In the 48th over, Amir banged one short and Virat tried to pull down with his bat swing. In real-time it looked faintest of the edges as Virat walked back way before Marais Erasmus raised his finger.&nbsp;
But when the replay was shown, there was a daylight gap between the bat and the ball. Virat looked frustrated watching this from the dressing room. Perhaps, he felt a creak come from his bat only. Thankfully for India, it didn't affect the outcome, they won by 89 runs(D/L method).&nbsp;

<h3>4. Sachin Tendulkar and Saeed Ajmal duel in Cricket World Cup 2011 Semi-Final&nbsp;</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1696938355973_Sachin-Tendulkar-and-Saeed-Ajmal-duel-in-Cricket-World-Cup-2011-Semi-Final.jpeg" alt="Sachin Tendulkar and Saeed Ajmal duel in Cricket World Cup 2011 Semi-Final" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Sachin Tendulkar and Saeed Ajmal duel in Cricket World Cup 2011 Semi-Final (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
Nothing can beat the magnitude of an India-Pakistan match that too in a World Cup SemiFinal match at Mohali. The match saw India off to a brilliant start courtesy of Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar. India just lost their first wicket and Shahid Afridi brought his trump card Saeed Ajmal into the attack.&nbsp;
 Saeed caught Tendulkar off guard in the 11th over itself. The stand-in umpire Ian Gould raised his finger and it looked like Tendulkar had to walk back. But he insisted upon taking a review and luck favoured him. The hawk-eye showed it missed the leg stumps and the roar around the stadium went sky high.&nbsp;
All Pakistani players were dazzled by that outcome, they thought at least it would be the umpire's call. They still believe they're deprived of Tendulkar's wicket. From there on Sachin riding on his luck went to score 85 runs that day and took the game away from Pakistan. Still, Saeed Ajmal remembers that incident like it happened yesterday and robbed him of the World Cup.&nbsp;

<h3>3. South Africa were left with 22 off 1 in the Cricket World Cup Semi Final 1992&nbsp;</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1696938783309_South-Africa.jpeg" alt="South Africa" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>South Africa (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
In the history of Proteas Cricket, the 1992 Cricket World Cup will be remembered for both good and bad. South Africa returned to the&nbsp; World Cup with a stellar performance. They reached the semi-finals and were up against England at SCG.&nbsp;
England batted first and put runs on the board. South Africa were cruising to the target, they needed 22 runs off the remaining 13 balls. Then rain came into play and it spoiled the intense match. At the time play resumed South Africa needed 22 off 1 ball. It was an unprecedented target for the Proteas. Eventually, they ended up losing a well-fought match.&nbsp;
Back then, the method was such that they deduced the runs scored in those most productive overs. Thus two overs of interruption got the target reduced by one only. This controversial end led to a forced change in the law, which was replaced by the D/L method later on.&nbsp;
<h5>Check Here: <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/top-10-odi-batters-with-best-chasing-records-7693/">Top 10 ODI batters with best-chasing records</a></h5>

<h3>2. Toss Fiasco in World Cup Final 2011</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1696938899469_Toss-Fiasco-in-World-Cup-Final-2011.jpeg" alt="Toss Fiasco in World Cup Final 2011" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Toss Fiasco in World Cup Final 2011 (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
It was the D-Day of the Cricket World Cup 2011.&nbsp; The match was set in the scorching heat of 2nd April, Saturday. The captains of both teams MS Dhoni and Kumar Sangakkara joined match officials and Ravi Shastri for the toss. It was a full-packed Wankhede buzzing for the hosts.&nbsp;
As usual, Shastri started the proceedings and the coin was tossed. It was head Shastri was asking who called Head. But it seemed neither Dhoni nor Sangakkara was sure what they called. After a few seconds match referee Jeff Crowe suggested a re-toss.&nbsp;
This time, Sangakkara called Head and it went in his favour. Sri Lanka opted to bowl first and the rest of what happened is history. Later in many discussions, it came out they didn't hear the call properly and they had to redo it to avoid any confusion going further.&nbsp;

<h3>1. England won the World Cup by boundary count in 2019&nbsp;</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1696938976380_England-won-the-World-Cup-by-boundary-count-in-2019.jpeg" alt="England won the World Cup by boundary count in 2019" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>England won the World Cup by boundary count in 2019 (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
Where it all started for cricket in England, 2019 was the best chance for the hosts to get their hands on the coveted trophy. Their brand new white ball approach was all over the event. They played like a strong favourite for the cup at that time. But nobody knew how things would be panned out for the winners in the final showdown.&nbsp;
Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes were taking England close to the target. Once Jos got out, it was Ben Stokes's heroics that took England to the score.&nbsp; The match went to super over. Little did anyone expect NZ would end up scoring the same ENG did (again).&nbsp;
England were declared Champions of 2019 by boundary count. Everyone was amused by this deciding factor. Such was the fate of Kiwis, they came so close yet so far. ICC had that rule in their book and it came into action in the most important match.&nbsp;
<h5>Check Out: <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cwc-cricket-world-cup/stats/batting-most-runs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Most Runs in ODI Cricket World Cup 2023</a></h5>

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