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World Cup flashback: When Zimbabwe's Brandes dumped England

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Zimbabwe's Eddo Brandes celebrates a wicket

Zimbabwe's Eddo Brandes celebrates a wicket

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Zim's Brandes dumps England

Soon after Zimbabwe was routed for a paltry 134 during the 1992 World Cup match against England, Geoffrey Boycott disdainfully dismissed Zimbabwe's chances of giving England any fight in what was the last league contest for both teams with the hosts already qualified for the semis.

The former England captain's comments inspired Zimbabwe to do the unthinkable as they clinched a memorable nine-run win in Albury. Electing to field, Ian Botham and Richard Illingworth claimed three wickets each to bundle out Zimbabwe in 46.1 overs. England would have been confident of chasing the target quickly, but an inspired Eddo Brandes (10-4-21-4) had different plans.

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