The story of South Africa's World Cup

South Africa blew hot and cold in the group stage, losing to both India and Pakistan, but winning all their other matches to finish second in Group B. A dominating win in the quarter-final seemed to be the start of a new chapter, but heartbreak was just one game away (US only).

Tested by neighbours in African clash

India hand out a thrashing

408 reasons to cheer

Another quadruple piled up

Spunky Pakistan get in the way

UAE thumped in strong finish

Knock-out jinx broken in style