1999 World Cup Final
Australia's dominant start to a World Cup dynasty.
The 1999 Cricket World Cup final was held at Lord's, contested between Australia and Pakistan. Australia won by eight wickets.
Quick Facts
- Venue
- Lord's Cricket Ground
- Date
- June 20, 1999
- Winner
- Australia
- Captain
- Steve Waugh
- Opponent
- Pakistan
- Tournament
- ICC Cricket World Cup
Lore & Background
Australia's '12-year era of World Cup dominance' began with the 1999 tournament, hosted for the fourth time by England. In a 'one-sided' final at Lord's, Shane Warne's four wickets helped to restrict Pakistan to 132 runs, all out with 10.2 overs remaining. A rapid fifty from Adam Gilchrist, and support from Mark Waugh, Ponting and Darren Lehmann, saw Australia reach the total in just over 20 overs, winning by eight wickets.
Reader's Guide
The match took place at Lord's in London. Pakistan batted first and were bowled out for 132. Australia chased the target in just over 20 overs, losing two wickets.
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