ICC World Cup: 3 occasions when the Man of the Series wasn't from the Champion Nation

#2 Lance Klusener- 1999

Lance Klusener

Lance Klusener, the man who surprised the world by his outstanding impact at the 1999 Cricket World Cup. The tournament took place in England and was the 7th edition of the quadrennial tournament.

Lance's heroics were key to South Africa's success as they managed to reach the semifinals. Prior to the tournament, Lance Klusener wasn't a household name but upon the conclusion of the World Cup, he surely became one.

His ability to hit the ball out of the park was appreciated by the cricket enthusiasts as they were mesmerized by Lance Klusener's brilliance. His hard-hitting style impressed many which is why he was named as the player of the tournament.

While Lance Klusener's batting was remarkable, it was his bowling that helped the Proteas reach the last 4. In a team where Shaun Pollock and Alan Donald existed, Lance Klusener managed to end the tournament as the leading wicket-taker for South Africa. Things like this don't happen often which is why he was awarded with the prestigious award.

Lance Klusener scored 241 runs and took 17 wickets and was named as the best player of the tournament.