The seventh edition cricket world cup was hosted by England while some matches also played in Netherlands & Ireland. Twelve teams participated in this mega event & they were divided into two groups. A new procedure of “Super Sixes” was introduced instead of quarter final in this world cup.
Pakistan & South Africa played elegant games in their groups while Zimbabwe team played much better game as compare to past.
Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa & Australia qualify for semi Final where Pakistan beat New Zealand by nine wickets. In second semi final, match tie between South Africa & Australia. At the end Australia got advantage against South Africa because they had better run rate.
In Final Australia easily out class Pakistan & Won World cup for second time.
1999 World Cup Records
Highest total
373-6 — India v Sri Lanka at Taunton
Lowest total
68 — Scotland v West Indies at Leicester
Highest match aggregates
589-16 — India 373-6 v Sri Lanka 216 at Taunton
Most runs
461 — R. Dravid (India)
Highest score
183 — S.C. Ganguly (India) v Sri Lanka at Taunton
Most wickets
20 — G.I. Allot (New Zealand) and S.K. Warne (Australia)
Best bowling
5/14 — G.D. McGrath (Australia) v West Indies at Manchester
Most dismissals
15 (11 ct, 4 st) — Moin Khan (Pakistan)
Most catches
8 — D.J. Cullinan (South Africa)