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Herschelle Gibbs Dropped Steve Waugh

1999 • Cricket • Player Mistake • Dropped Catch
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THE STORY

In the 1999 Cricket World Cup Super Six match at Headingley, Leeds, South Africa's Herschelle Gibbs dropped Australian captain Steve Waugh at mid-wicket when Waugh was on 56. Gibbs attempted to throw the ball in celebration before securing the catch, leading to a missed opportunity. Waugh went on to score an unbeaten 120, guiding Australia to a five-wicket victory. (icc-cricket.com)

TEAMS / PEOPLE: Herschelle Gibbs, South Africa, Steve Waugh

WHY IT MATTERS

This incident is often cited as a pivotal moment in the 1999 World Cup, as Australia's victory in this match allowed them to advance to the final, where they eventually won the tournament. (icc-cricket.com)

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