This Day That Year: Australia beat Pakistan to win the 1999 World Cup
The Australian Cricket Team produced a dominating display as they defeated Pakistan in the finals of 1999 World Cup played at iconic Lords Cricket Ground, Lords on 20 th June. It was a delayed start due to rain in the morning. Pakistan captain Wasim Akram won the toss and decided to bat first. Saeed Anwar played with positive intent putting pressure on Australia bowling while Wajahullah Wasti struggled for timing. Glenn McGrath provided the breakthrough dismissing Wasti for 1. Damien Fleming struck in the next over to get rid of Saeed Anwar to put Pakistan under pressure at 21 for 2. Ijaz Ahmed and Abdul Razzaq provided some resistance against the top-quality bowling of Australia. Tom Moody broke the partnership dismissing Razzaq for 17. Razzaq and Ijaz added 47 runs for the 3 rd wicket. In the next over, Shane Warne got Ijaz Ahmed to put Pakistan under severe pressure at 77 for 4. The Australian bowlers did not allow the Pakistani batsmen to score runs easily and bowled t...