Top 10 Iconic Moments In Cricket World Cup History

5. Jonty Rhodes’ Superman run out of Inzamam Ul Haq- 1992 World Cup

The 1992 World Cup was a new experience for viewers as it was the first time the event was played in colored clothing, with white balls, and had matches that were played under lights. This was also the first time South Africa played in the World Cup, a year after their readmission into international cricket. And they performed brilliantly, reaching the semi-finals of the tournament. 

They almost reached the finals with wonderful performances, but their biggest contribution to world cricket was Jonty Rhodes. His energetic fielding enthralled viewers and he gave the 1992 event its biggest highlight reel. This came in the South Africa vs. Pakistan match in Brisbane when he ran out of Inzamam Ul Haq. 

Pakistan was chasing a revised target of 194 runs in 36 overs to win the match and a young Inzamam Ul Haq was leading the charge. Haq and Imran Khan were at the crease with Pakistan on 135/2. He tried to flick a ball to the leg side, but the ball ricocheted towards the point after hitting his pad. Inzamam took off for a single with Imran responding initially. But Khan saw Jonty galloping towards the ball. 

He tried to send back Inzamam, and the then 19-year-old turned around. But Rhodes decided to take the ball, sprint towards the stumps, and leapt at the pegs, demolishing them. Inzamam was short of the crease and Rhodes’ highlight reel moment helped South Africa win by 20 runs.