Matches (3)
IPL (1)
WCL 2 (1)
PAK vs BAN (1)
1992

Coloured clothes, floodlights and inspired champions

The nine captains pose with the £7500 Waterford crystal trophy with the Sydney Opera House in the background.
The nine captains pose with the £7500 Waterford crystal trophy with the Sydney Opera House in the background.•PA Photos
Crowe also used offspinner Dipak Patel to open the bowling in some matches, an innovation that proved successful on the slower pitches in the competition.
Crowe also used offspinner Dipak Patel to open the bowling in some matches, an innovation that proved successful on the slower pitches in the competition.•Getty Images
Floodlights were used in a World Cup for the first time in 1992. South Africa played their first World Cup match against Australia at the SCG.
Floodlights were used in a World Cup for the first time in 1992. South Africa played their first World Cup match against Australia at the SCG.•Getty Images
In another innovation, only two fielders were allowed outside the 30-yard circle in the first 15 overs, resulting in the rise of the pinch-hitter. Mark Greatbatch did the job in some matches for New Zealand.
In another innovation, only two fielders were allowed outside the 30-yard circle in the first 15 overs, resulting in the rise of the pinch-hitter. Mark Greatbatch did the job in some matches for New Zealand.•Getty Images
Alec Stewart took three catches as England routed Pakistan for 74 in Adelaide. Rain, however, ruined England's chase and the washout gave Pakistan a point that helped them sneak into the semi-final.
Alec Stewart took three catches as England routed Pakistan for 74 in Adelaide. Rain, however, ruined England's chase and the washout gave Pakistan a point that helped them sneak into the semi-final.•Getty Images
Javed Miandad acrobatically imitates the over-enthusiastic Kiran More. India beat Pakistan at the SCG but would win only one more match and finish in seventh place.
Javed Miandad acrobatically imitates the over-enthusiastic Kiran More. India beat Pakistan at the SCG but would win only one more match and finish in seventh place.•PA Photos
Inzamam-ul-Haq introduced himself to the worldwide cricket audience with a blistering 60 off 37 balls in the semi-final against New Zealand in Auckland.
Inzamam-ul-Haq introduced himself to the worldwide cricket audience with a blistering 60 off 37 balls in the semi-final against New Zealand in Auckland.•Getty Images
Brian McMillan took a single off that final ball and walked off in a huff. England, however, were worthy finalists, though the manner of their semi-final victory bordered on embarrassing.
Brian McMillan took a single off that final ball and walked off in a huff. England, however, were worthy finalists, though the manner of their semi-final victory bordered on embarrassing.•Getty Images
Inzamam-ul-Haq made 42 off 35 balls and helped Pakistan score 249 for 6.
Inzamam-ul-Haq made 42 off 35 balls and helped Pakistan score 249 for 6.•Getty Images
England footballers David Seaman, Paul Merson, Lee Dixon and Alan Smith watch Dermot Reeve's dismissal from Prague, where they were playing Czechoslovakia in a friendly match.
England footballers David Seaman, Paul Merson, Lee Dixon and Alan Smith watch Dermot Reeve's dismissal from Prague, where they were playing Czechoslovakia in a friendly match.•PA Photos
Imran donated his share of the prize money to the building of a cancer hospital in Pakistan, and he never played an international match again.
Imran donated his share of the prize money to the building of a cancer hospital in Pakistan, and he never played an international match again.•PA Photos
New Zealand captain Martin Crowe began his tournament with a match-winning century against reigning champions Australia. Crowe would go on to be the World Cup's highest run scorer and the Player of the Tournament.
New Zealand captain Martin Crowe began his tournament with a match-winning century against reigning champions Australia. Crowe would go on to be the World Cup's highest run scorer and the Player of the Tournament.•Getty Images
West Indies began by beating Pakistan by ten wickets at the MCG. Their form thereafter was erratic and they finished sixth with four wins and as many defeats.
West Indies began by beating Pakistan by ten wickets at the MCG. Their form thereafter was erratic and they finished sixth with four wins and as many defeats.•Getty Images
Former Australia batsman Kepler Wessels was now captain of South Africa and he scored a match-winning 81 against his former team-mates.
Former Australia batsman Kepler Wessels was now captain of South Africa and he scored a match-winning 81 against his former team-mates.•Getty Images
Several World Cup matches were played at obscure venues such as Ballarat, where Graham Gooch was photographed fishing. Other such venues were Berri Oval, Harrup Park, Lavington Sports Oval and Pukekura Park.
Several World Cup matches were played at obscure venues such as Ballarat, where Graham Gooch was photographed fishing. Other such venues were Berri Oval, Harrup Park, Lavington Sports Oval and Pukekura Park.•PA Photos
Dean Jones scored 90 as Australia pipped India by one run off the final ball at the Gabba.
Dean Jones scored 90 as Australia pipped India by one run off the final ball at the Gabba.•Getty Images
Peter Kirsten was South Africa's top scorer in the tournament and a rock in their top order, scoring 410 runs at an average of 68.
Peter Kirsten was South Africa's top scorer in the tournament and a rock in their top order, scoring 410 runs at an average of 68.•Getty Images
Javed Miandad was Inzamam's partner during a match-winning partnership and stayed the course to see Pakistan through to the final.
Javed Miandad was Inzamam's partner during a match-winning partnership and stayed the course to see Pakistan through to the final.•Getty Images
Gooch prepared to lead England in their third World Cup final. The first two, in 1979 and 1987, had ended in defeat.
Gooch prepared to lead England in their third World Cup final. The first two, in 1979 and 1987, had ended in defeat.•PA Photos
Wasim Akram had Ian Botham controversially caught behind for a duck. Akram would return to torment England later in the game.
Wasim Akram had Ian Botham controversially caught behind for a duck. Akram would return to torment England later in the game.•Getty Images
Imran Khan, Pakistan's inspirational, charismatic leader, claimed the final wicket - Richard Illingworth caught by Ramiz Raja - and sent a nation into raptures.
Imran Khan, Pakistan's inspirational, charismatic leader, claimed the final wicket - Richard Illingworth caught by Ramiz Raja - and sent a nation into raptures.•Getty Images
Asanka Gurusinha made only 5 but Sri Lanka chased down Zimbabwe's 312 in New Plymouth. It was the first time a team had scored more than 300 in the second innings of an ODI.
Asanka Gurusinha made only 5 but Sri Lanka chased down Zimbabwe's 312 in New Plymouth. It was the first time a team had scored more than 300 in the second innings of an ODI.•Getty Images
South Africa were a popular team in 1992 and their victory against Australia was the beginning of a promising campaign.
South Africa were a popular team in 1992 and their victory against Australia was the beginning of a promising campaign.•Getty Images
Gooch with athlete Linford Christie during England's match against West Indies, which England won comfortably.
Gooch with athlete Linford Christie during England's match against West Indies, which England won comfortably.•PA Photos
Australia, however, failed to live up to their top billing and finished fifth, with four wins and four losses.
Australia, however, failed to live up to their top billing and finished fifth, with four wins and four losses.•Getty Images
Zimbabwe beat England in the upset of the tournament. Zimbabwe had collapsed for 134 but Eddo Brandes took 4 for 21 to help skittle England for 125.
Zimbabwe beat England in the upset of the tournament. Zimbabwe had collapsed for 134 but Eddo Brandes took 4 for 21 to help skittle England for 125.•Getty Images
The other semi-final ended in farce, with the rain rule destroying South Africa's chances of making the final. They needed 22 off 13 balls when it began to rain, following which the big screen at the SCG displayed their revised, and impossible, task.
The other semi-final ended in farce, with the rain rule destroying South Africa's chances of making the final. They needed 22 off 13 balls when it began to rain, following which the big screen at the SCG displayed their revised, and impossible, task.•Getty Images
Ian Botham, in the twilight of a successful career, took 1 for 42 in the final.
Ian Botham, in the twilight of a successful career, took 1 for 42 in the final.•PA Photos
In an outstanding exhibition of reverse swing, Akram dismissed Allan Lamb and Chris Lewis off successive deliveries and caused irreparable damage to England's chase.
In an outstanding exhibition of reverse swing, Akram dismissed Allan Lamb and Chris Lewis off successive deliveries and caused irreparable damage to England's chase.•Getty Images
From inconsistent outsiders to world champions: Pakistan's performance had peaked at the perfect time.
From inconsistent outsiders to world champions: Pakistan's performance had peaked at the perfect time.•PA Photos