World Cup 2019: 5 Thrilling semifinals in the history of the tournament

#3 1996: When West Indies choked in a run chase against Australia

Warne's spell was the game changer

After a tragic end to the first semi-final at Eden Gardens, the second one produced an exhilarating contest between Australia and West Indies in 1996 World Cup. Australia won the toss and chose to bat first. Curtly Ambrose and Ian Bishop ran through the top order reducing them for 15-4.

Micheal Bevan and Stuart Law resurrected the innings with a 138-run stand. Australia ended up with 207 on board. West Indies looked on course to reach the target as Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Brian Lara controlled the chase.

Although Lara was dismissed for 45, captain Richie Richardson continued the good work. Chanderpaul's dismissal instilled panic as West Indies mysteriously promoted Roger Harper and Ottis Gibson in place of Keith Arthurton and Jimmy Adams. Batsmen kept losing wickets as they were bowled out 202 from 165-2.

Australia's never give up attitude won them the game. No one including them couldn't believe that they came out as winners.