The 1999 ICC Cricket World Cup was the seventh version of the match organised by the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC). England served as the first host nation, however a couple of matches additionally happened in Scotland, Eire, Wales, and the Netherlands.

Australia received the match by defeating Pakistan by 8 wickets within the closing at Lord’s in London. The competitors was held three years after the 1996 version, somewhat than the conventional 4.

Now, let’s delve into the 1999 World Cup and see the way it unfolded.

The Construct-Up

Format

The match featured 12 groups competing in 42 matches. The groups have been divided into two teams of six for the group stage, with every group taking part in each different group of their group as soon as.

The highest three groups from every group superior to the Tremendous Sixes, a brand new idea for the 1999 Cricket World Cup. Every group carried ahead the factors from their group’s video games after which performed in opposition to every qualifier from the opposite group. Then the highest 4 groups from the Tremendous Six proceeded to the semi-finals.

Venues

A complete of 17 venues in England hosted 37 World Cup matches mixed, with Outdated Trafford and Edgbaston internet hosting two semi-finals, respectively. The iconic Lord’s Stadium performed host to the summit conflict.

Other than that, 4 venues from Wales, Eire, the Netherlands (1 match every), and Scotland (2 matches) additionally hosted the remaining 5 matches.

Groups

The 1999 World Cup included 12 groups, as did the earlier occasion in 1996. England, together with the opposite eight check nations, acquired automated qualification to the World Cup. The ultimate three positions have been decided on the 1997 ICC Trophy in Malaysia.

The 1997 ICC Trophy noticed 22 nations compete. Following two group levels, the semi-finals noticed Kenya and Bangladesh qualify for the World Cup. Scotland certified because the third nation after defeating Eire within the third-place playoff.

Groups that participated within the 1999 Cricket World Cup:

• Australia
• England 
• India 
• New Zealand 
• Pakistan
• South Africa
• Sri Lanka
• West Indies
• Zimbabwe
• Bangladesh
• Kenya
• Scotland

Favourites

The previous champions, Sri Lanka, and the hosts, England, and Australia, have been the favourites for this World Cup.

1999 World Cup Group Matches

Match 1: Might 14 | England vs Sri Lanka

England’s keeper-captain Alec Stewart received the toss and elected to area first. His bowlers proved his name appropriate and restricted Sri Lanka to 204 runs. Stewart additionally had area day as he caught three catches and later contributed with the bat as effectively (88), serving to England win by 8 wickets.

Match 2: Might 15 | India vs South Africa

Sourav Ganguly’s 97 and Rahul Dravid’s 54 took India’s complete to a preventing rating of 253 runs. Nevertheless, it wasn’t sufficient, as Jacques Kallis (96) helped South Africa chase down the goal with 4 wickets to spare.

Match 3: Might 15 | Kenya vs Zimbabwe

Batting first, Kenya posted a complete of 229 runs on the board. Neil Johnson’s all-round efficiency (4 wickets and 59 runs) performed a pivotal position in Zimbabwe defeating Kenya by wickets.

Match 4: Might 16 | Australia vs Scotland

Scotland, which was taking part in its first World Cup match, managed to attain a mere 181/7 in 50 overs. Scotland’s bowlers didn’t problem the Australian batting lineup and Australia went on to win the match by 6 wickets.

Match 5: Might 16 | Pakistan vs West Indies

Pakistan determined to bat first; nonetheless, they might solely rating 229 runs, with essential contributions from the decrease order. Whereas defending the goal, Azhar Mahmood and Abdul Razzaq, with 3 wickets every, wreaked havoc on the Windies batting lineup and helped Pakistan win the sport by 27 runs.

Match 6: Might 17 | Bangladesh vs New Zealand

Chris Cairns, Gavin Larsen, and Geoff Allott (3 wickets every) ran by way of Bangladesh’s batting lineup and bowled them out on 116 runs. New Zealand misplaced 2 wickets within the 10 overs, however Bangladeshi bowlers didn’t create many troubles, and New Zealand received by 6 wickets.

Match 7: Might 18 | England vs Kenya

Regardless of a 100-run partnership for the 2nd wicket between Ravi Shah (46) and Steve Tikolo (71), Kenya may solely handle to attain 203 runs. In response, the chase was somewhat simple for England, as they received by 9 wickets in hand, with Nasser Hussain high scoring (88*) for them.

Match 8: Might 19 | India vs Zimbabwe

After being requested to bat first, Zimbabwe scored 252/9 in 50 overs. The goal wasn’t large; nonetheless, one thing surprising occurred. Whereas chasing the goal, India was just about within the sport, however they misplaced the momentum ultimately, and Zimbabwe defeated India by 3 runs. That is Zimbabwe’s solely win in opposition to India within the historical past of the ODI World Cup.

Match 9: Might 19 | South Africa vs Sri Lanka

After deciding to bowl first, Sri Lankan bowlers troubled the South African batters, which resulted in South Africa posting 199 on the board. Lance Klusener’s all-round efficiency with the bat (52*) and ball (3/21) powered South Africa to overcome Sri Lanka by 89 runs.

Match 10: Might 20 | Australia vs New Zealand

Batting first, Australia managed to put up a complete of 213 runs on the board. Whereas chasing, New Zealand had a tough begin as they misplaced 4 wickets beneath 50 runs. Nevertheless, Roger Twose (80) and Chris Cairns (60) supplied the much-needed runs and helped New Zealand win by 5 wickets.

Match 11: Might 20 | Pakistan vs Scotland

After being invited to bat first, Pakistan went on to attain 261 runs, with nearly 59 runs coming by way of the extras. Through the chase, Scottish batters failed to face in entrance of the Pakistani bowling, and Pakistan received by 94 runs.

Match 12: Might 21 | Bangladesh vs West Indies

Courtney Walsh (4 wickets) and Reon King (3) destroyed the Bangladeshi batting lineup and bowled them out for 182 runs. Later, the Windies batters confronted no main troubles as they went previous the entire within the forty seventh over, registering a win by 7 wickets.

Match 13: Might 22 | England vs South Africa

Using on the again of a secure opening partnership of 111 runs, South Africa managed to put up 225 runs. Then Allan Donald took issues into his personal arms and picked up 4 wickets, serving to South Africa win by 122 runs.

Match 14: Might 22 | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka elected to area first and restricted Zimbabwe to a rating of 197/9 in 50 overs. Then Marvan Atapattu’s 54 made the chase simple for Sri Lanka, they usually received the sport by 4 wickets.

Match 15: Might 23 | India vs Kenya

Batting first, India posted an enormous complete of 329 runs on the board, because of a stable partnership of 237 runs between Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. That is considered one of India’s highest partnerships in ODIs in addition to one of many highest partnerships in World Cup historical past. Later, Debasis Mohanty’s 4 wickets helped India limit Kenya to 235/7, and India received by 94 runs.

Match 16: Might 23 | Australia vs Pakistan

Inzamam-ul-Haq (81) and Abdul Razzaq (60) took Pakistan’s complete to 275 runs in 50 overs. After which Wasim Akram rattled by way of Pakistan’s batting lineup together with Saqlain Mushtaq and bowled them out on 265 runs, leading to Pakistan successful by 10 runs.

Match 17: Might 24 | Scotland vs Bangladesh

Scotland’s bowlers have been throughout Bangladesh’s batters and restricted them to a mere rating of 185/9. Gavin Hamilton’s 63 stored Scotland within the run chase; nonetheless, they fell brief by 22 runs.

Match 18: Might 24 | New Zealand vs West Indies

Batting first, New Zealand misplaced a couple of wickets early on. When their center and decrease order have been about to settle, Mervyn Dillon grabbed 4 wickets and restricted the Kiwis to 156 runs. Through the chase, the Windies misplaced solely 3 wickets and chased down the goal within the forty third over.

Match 19: Might 25 | England vs Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s high order had no possibilities to attain in opposition to English bowlers, however their decrease order batters confirmed some combat and helped Zimbabwe attain 167/8. England’s opener Nasser Hussain (57) remained unbeaten until the tip to assist England win by 7 wickets.

Match 20: Might 26 | Kenya vs South Africa

Regardless of getting off to begin, Kenya ended up scoring solely 152 runs earlier than being bowled out within the forty fifth over. Other than a few jitters, South Africa simply cruised in direction of the goal with 7 wickets to spare.

Match 21: Might 26 | India vs Sri Lanka

Sourav Ganguly (183) and Rahul Dravid (145) stitched collectively a partnership of 318 runs for the 2nd wicket, which helped India put up 373/6 on the board. This was the highest partnership for any wicket within the World Cup at the moment. In response, Sri Lankan batters didn’t problem the Indian bowling assault and have been bundled out for 216 runs. India received the sport by 157 runs.

Match 22: Might 27 | Australia vs Bangladesh

Tom Moody’s 3 wickets, together with Glenn McGrath’s 2 scalps, helped limit Bangladesh to a meagre rating of 178. In response, the Australian batters had a clean run chase, successful the match by 7 wickets.

Match 23: Might 27 | Scotland vs West Indies

The West Indies’ lethal bowling assault rattled by way of the inexperienced Scottish batting line-up, bowling them out for simply 68, and Scotland registered one of many lowest group totals in World Cup historical past. In reply, the Windies batters achieved the goal within the eleventh over, successful the match by 8 wickets.

Match 24: Might 28 | New Zealand vs Pakistan

Half-centuries from Inzamam-ul-Haq and Ijaz Ahmed made certain that Pakistan reached a complete of 269 runs. Whereas chasing, New Zealand confronted two early jolts, however later captain Stephen Fleming tried to maintain his aspect on monitor. Nevertheless, they lagged behind within the chase, leading to Pakistan successful the competition by 62 runs.

Match 25: Might 29 | England vs India

India, batting first, managed to attain 232 runs with essential contributions from the highest and middle-order batters. In reply, England stored shedding wickets at common intervals, and India received by 63 runs.

Match 26: Might 29 | South Africa vs Zimbabwe

Neil Johnson’s one other all-round efficiency proved essential to Zimbabwe as they beat South Africa by 48 runs. Batting first, Johnson partnered with Grant Flower for a 65-run opening stand and later went on to attain 76 runs, serving to Zimbabwe attain 233/6. Then he partnered with Heath Streak with the ball to destroy South Africa’s high and center order by selecting up 3 wickets, successfully bowling them out on 185 runs.

Match 27: Might 30 | Kenya vs Sri Lanka

With useful contributions from the highest and center order, Sri Lanka reached a complete of 275 runs. In response, Kenya’s high order tumbled in entrance of the Sri Lankan bowling assault, however Maurice Odumbe (82) and Alpesh Vadher (73) stored the combat going. Nevertheless, they might solely handle to achieve 230 runs in 50 overs, and Sri Lanka received by 45 runs.

Match 28: Might 30 | Australia vs West Indies

Glenn McGrath’s 5-wicket haul skittled the Windies batting lineup as they posted a mere 110 runs on the scoreboard. Whereas defending the entire, Curtly Ambrose (3 wickets) did bother the Aussies but it surely wasn’t sufficient as Australia cruised to victory by 6 wickets.

Match 29: Might 31 | Bangladesh vs Pakistan

Batting first, Bangladesh managed to put up 223 runs on the board as Saqlain Mushtaq spun an internet round them with a 5-fer. Nevertheless, Bangladesh pulled off a miraculous win over Pakistan. In response, Pakistan’s high order failed miserably, they usually couldn’t get better rapidly from that, which resulted in Bangladesh handing them a defeat by 62 runs.

Match 30: Might 31 | Scotland vs New Zealand

Chris Harris (4 wickets) and Geoff Allott (3 wickets) ran by way of the Scottish batters and bundled them out for a mere 121 runs. New Zealand needed to chase the goal beneath 21.2 overs to qualify for the Tremendous Sixes, they usually chased it down in simply 18 overs with 6 wickets in hand.

Tremendous Six

Match 1: June 04 | Australia vs India

After being requested to bat first, Australia went on to put up a preventing complete of 282 runs in 50 overs, with each batter contributing to the entire. In response, 9 of the 11 Indian batters went to the dugout on single scores apart from Ajay Sharma (100*), who scored his solely hundred within the match’s historical past, and Robin Singh (75). However their contributions weren’t sufficient, and Australia received by 77 runs.

Match 2: June 05 | Pakistan vs South Africa

Pakistan received the toss and elected to bat first. Nevertheless, they managed to attain a good complete of 220 runs in 50 overs. Later, Jacques Kallis (54) and Lance Klusener (46) helped South Africa win by 3 wickets.

Match 3: June 06 | New Zealand vs Zimbabwe

The unique match day in addition to the reserve day confronted a number of rain interruptions, which meant there was no outcome for this sport.

Match 4: June 08 | India vs Pakistan

Archrivals India and Pakistan confronted off within the 4th Tremendous Sixes match. Rahul Dravid (61) and captain Mohammad Azharuddin (59) helped India attain a good rating of 227 runs in 50 overs. Then Venkatesh Prasad troubled the Pakistani batters and he grabbed a 5-wicket haul within the course of, serving to India win by 47 runs.

Match 5: June 09 | Australia vs Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe received the toss and determined to area first. Nevertheless, Zimbabwe’s bowlers have been ineffective in opposition to Australia, which resulted in Australia posting an enormous complete of 303 runs. This time, Neil Johnson’s efficiency with the ball (2 wickets) and bat (132) went in useless, as Australia received by 44 runs.

Match 6: June 10 | New Zealand vs South Africa

Gary Kirsten (82), Herschelle Gibbs (91), and Jacques Kallis (53*) lifted South Africa’s complete to 278 runs in 50 overs. Later, Kallis confirmed his all-round abilities with the ball by eradicating each New Zealand openers, which put a dent in New Zealand’s chase, and South Africa received the match by 74 runs.

Match 7: June 11 | Pakistan vs Zimbabwe

Saeed Anwar starred with the bat for Pakistan, serving to his aspect attain 271/9 in 50 overs. In defence, Pakistani bowlers had area day as they skittled Zimbabwe for 123 runs and Pakistan received by 148 runs.

Match 8: June 12 | India vs. New Zealand

Regardless of essential contributions from middle-order batters, India may solely collect 251 runs. Matt Horne (74) and Roger Twose (60) ensured the Kiwis chased down the goal with 5 wickets in hand.

Match 9: June 13 | Australia vs South Africa

In a intently contested sport, South Africa went on to put up 271/7 on the scoreboard. Regardless of Australia shedding 3 wickets early on, they chased down the goal with 2 balls to spare, because of a captain’s knock from Steve Waugh (120).

Knockout Stage

1st Semi-Remaining: June 16 | New Zealand vs Pakistan

After electing to bat first, New Zealand was totally on the again foot, thanks largely to the efforts of Shoaib Akhtar, who bowled at a blistering tempo and yorked three opposition batters.  Early within the innings, he removed hazard man Nathan Astle, which set the tone for the Pakistanis.

Due to his affect on the sport, regardless of what seemed to be an odd efficiency on paper, he was named man of the match for his excellent bowling efforts. Roger Twose had the best rating of the inning, with 46. The 47 extras they bowled have been additionally helpful to New Zealand. All of this, nonetheless, was irrelevant as Pakistan went on to win the match with ease.

Pakistan received the match by 9 wickets, with opener Saeed Anwar scoring an undefeated 113 and Wajahatullah Wasti scoring 84 vital runs. Pakistan defeated New Zealand to advance to the ultimate.

2nd Semi-Remaining: June 17 | Australia vs. South Africa

South Africa received the toss and selected to bowl first. Australia scored 213 in sweltering circumstances, with Michael Bevan and Steve Waugh scoring essential half-centuries. Shaun Pollock and Allan Donald ripped by way of the center and decrease order, taking 9 of the ten wickets.

South Africa began their chase steadily, with Kirsten and Gibbs forming an efficient opening pair. Then South Africa crumbled to 61/4 as wickets stored falling at common intervals.

Jonty Rhodes and Jacques Kallis then fashioned an vital connection, bringing South Africa inside 69 runs of victory. South Africa drew nearer to the goal because of some important runs from Mark Boucher and Pollock, in addition to some sturdy hitting from Lance Klusener.

South Africa simply wanted 1 run; nonetheless, Allan Donald was run out for a diamond duck on the fourth ball of the ultimate over. The match resulted in a tie, leading to considered one of the best matches within the match’s historical past. Australia superior to the ultimate in opposition to Pakistan resulting from a better rating within the Tremendous Sixes.

Remaining: June 20 | Australia vs Pakistan

Pakistan received the toss and selected to bat first; nonetheless, the choice didn’t go effectively for them, and Australia bowled their option to a 132-run victory over Pakistan. Pakistan was unable to type any significant relationships and posted a mere 132 runs on the board. Shane Warne was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets for 33 runs in 9 overs.

In response, Adam Gilchrist launched an aggressive onslaught, scoring 54 off 36. Australia received the match within the twenty first over, with solely 2 wickets misplaced. Warne was named man of the match, and Australia received their second Cricket World Cup.

Particular Moments within the World Cup of 1999

South Africa’s Heartbreak

The South African cricket group had an unparalleled heartbreak on the 1999 Cricket World Cup. South Africa wanted one run off the final 4 deliveries with one wicket in hand in a must-win Tremendous Six match in opposition to Australia.

The legendary “run-out” incident between Allan Donald and Lance Klusener resulted in a stalemate, though Australia went to the ultimate resulting from a better web run fee. It was a tragic accident that left South Africa damaged, and this second turned synonymous with their World Cup misfortunes.

Catch by Herschelle Gibbs and the “Catches Win Matches” Mantra

South Africa performed in opposition to Australia in a key match through the Tremendous Six stage of the 1999 version. Herschelle Gibbs made one of the vital unimaginable receptions within the historical past of the sport.

Gibbs caught Steve Waugh’s shot however dropped the ball whereas celebrating, believing he had accomplished the catch. The catch was overturned, and Waugh went on to attain a century, which helped Australia win the match. This incident served as a wake-up name to cricketers world wide, emphasising the importance of by no means taking a catch as a right.

The Lord’s Legacy

On June 20, 1999, the ultimate of the 1999 ICC Cricket World Cup was contested at Lord’s in London. Lord’s hosted an ICC Cricket World Cup closing for the fourth time, having beforehand held finals in 1975, 1979, and 1983.

Australia’s Triumph Began

Australia went on to win the ultimate at Lord’s by 8 wickets after bowling Pakistan out cheaply. They might go on to win the 2003 and 2007 World Cups in addition to a string of 34 straight World Cup video games with out shedding (which got here to an finish once they misplaced to Pakistan within the 2011 World Cup group stage).

Match Balls

The white ‘Duke’ cricket ball was offered for the primary time on this version. British Cricket Balls Ltd. claimed that the balls carried out identically to these utilized in earlier World Cups; nonetheless, exams revealed that they have been more durable and swung extra.

Three Years Hole Between 1996 and 1999 Editions

In 1999, England, Scotland, Eire, Wales, and the Netherlands co-hosted the ICC World Cup competitors. The Soccer World Cup was set for 1998, and the Olympics have been scheduled for 2000. So the World Cup Cricket was moved from a four-year hole to a three-year hole to maintain the competitors at bay.

Remaining Ideas

The 1999 Cricket World Cup was a contest that can at all times be remembered within the annals of the sport. It was a show of cricket brilliance, that includes nail-biting video games, standout particular person performances, and priceless moments.

The 1999 version gave followers a present that they might always remember, from Australia’s dominance all through the competitors to Pakistan’s shock victory within the championship sport. It served as proof of cricket’s spirit of competitors, good sportsmanship, and common attraction. Their recollections of this occasion proceed to encourage cricket followers all around the world and function a reminder of the sport’s timeless drama and sweetness.

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