Waqar's Magic in The Final | Pakistan vs South Africa | Cronje's Last Stand | Match Highlights

Witness the gripping finale of the Coca-Cola Cup at Sharjah on March 31, 2000, where Pakistan emerged victorious by 16 runs against South Africa. A match filled with stellar performances, dramatic turns, and a historic final innings by Hansie Cronje, this game is a must-watch for cricket enthusiasts.
Match Overview:
Teams: Pakistan vs South Africa
Date: March 31, 2000
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE
Result: Pakistan won by 16 runs
Toss: Pakistan
Series: Coca-Cola Cup
Match Highlights:
Pakistan Innings:
Strong Start: Imran Nazir and Shahid Afridi gave Pakistan a flying start with a 123-run opening partnership in 21 overs.
Afridi's Fireworks: Shahid Afridi's belligerent 52 off 48 balls included aggressive strokes before a spectacular catch by Jacques Kallis ended his innings.
Inzamam's Contribution: Inzamam-ul-Haq added stability with a composed fifty, helping Pakistan set a challenging total.
Total Runs: Pakistan posted a competitive score, their highest against South Africa in ODIs at that time.
South Africa's Reply:
Early Setbacks: South Africa lost two early wickets, putting them on the back foot.
Cronje's Last Stand: In what became his final international innings, Hansie Cronje played a captain's knock, scoring 79 off 73 balls with six fours and three sixes.
Partnerships: Cronje put on a crucial 105-run partnership with Neil McKenzie and a further 61 runs with Mark Boucher, keeping South Africa in the hunt.
Arshad Khan's Breakthroughs: Off-spinner Arshad Khan broke both partnerships, dismissing McKenzie and Boucher at critical moments.
Waqar's Magic: Waqar Younis sealed the match with a devastating spell, taking four wickets in as many overs, including the vital wicket of Boucher, who scored a rapid 57 off 49 balls.
Key Performances:
Man of the Match: Waqar Younis for his match-winning spell that dismantled South Africa's middle and lower order.
Man of the Series: Waqar Younis for his consistent and impactful bowling performances throughout the tournament.
Hansie Cronje: Memorable 79 in his final international innings.
Shahid Afridi: Explosive 52 that laid the foundation for Pakistan's total.
Inzamam-ul-Haq: Anchored the innings with a crucial fifty.
Conclusion:
Pakistan's victory in the Coca-Cola Cup final at Sharjah was a testament to their resilience and tactical prowess. With key contributions from Afridi, Inzamam, and a game-changing spell from Waqar Younis, Pakistan clinched the title, marking a significant moment in their cricketing history. Hansie Cronje's valiant effort in his last innings added an emotional layer to an already thrilling match.
Watch Now: Relive the excitement, key moments, and unforgettable performances from this classic ODI final. Don't miss out on this historic match between Pakistan and South Africa!
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[@shakeelbaig9476]

Unforgettable moment of Pakistans team❤

[@lukose2007]

Rest in Peace , Captain Cronje , a fragrant and talented Protea , who had inspired many young cricketers .

[@khawarabbasi6624]

He was great captain n person..but he cannot rest in peace... because he was not muslim

[@nadeembutt6924]

Yes he was very humble and kind man I saw him he was good All round cricketer

[@syednaveed17]

​@@khawarabbasi6624bhaijaan har baat kehnay kaa waqt aur jagah hoti hay. Yeh Allah kaa farmaan hay quran main. Apni baat samajhdari say aur achay tareeqay say karo

[@Milk23]

Cronje a great captain

[@paulamrana8981]

well only the 90ians who had lived up this amazing nostalgia era & have witnessed on television & had just connected & had felt what true cricket used to be only will understand the pain of these once active player's & the battle's perishing away.

[@rrao7963]

Imran Nazir a wasted talent unlucky run out in 2007 world Cup finals if not pak would have won

[@kashifilyas167]

​@@rrao7963younus Khan nay jaan bhooj ker out kerwaya tha

[@rrao7963]

@@kashifilyas167 nahi yaar semi final mein hi use bhagne mein musibat thi chot laga tha galti afidi ke thi dono baar mauka mila tha 2007 2011 thoda samajdhaari se khele Letha to Pakistan would have won two world cups really disappointed nowadays by seeing Pakistan performance our media in India making mockery and Afghanistan namak haraam wish south africa win this world cup

[@kashifilyas167]

@@rrao7963 5over main 53runs they younus Janta tha woh injured hai to usay bhagney ki kya zroorat thi It is his mistake India won the worldcup

[@kashifilyas167]

@@rrao7963 not our media commercial media hai dollar say matlab Jo jitna teal Daley ga utna hi Radha nachey gi Yeh jernal ki policy hai hmain India k Sath chalna hai

[@imranfarooq1824]

Great Waqar Younis......What a Bowler

[@AshokKumar-xy9tr]

Hansie...we love you

[@kinghussain10]

Tony Greig at his best ❤❤❤

[@waqarelahi9375]

Waqar Younis on 🔥

[@mashoodhasan3840]

This match resembles India South Africa T20 final 2024. Amazing bowling by Bhumra

[@saadamirbutt5988]

That's why you have reached their❤✌💯

[@ArtFunLife]

first time seeing hansee, soo fast strike rate