Group stage (Group A) — 1999 Cricket World Cup
May 19, 1999 · Grace Road, Leicester
Result: ZIZimbabwe — Zimbabwe won by 3 runs. ZIZimbabwe 252/9 (50 overs), INIndia 249 all out (45 overs). May 19, 1999 · Grace Road, Leicester.
Sachin Tendulkar did not play — his father Ramesh Tendulkar had died on 19 May 1999 and Tendulkar had flown home for the funeral.
Scorecard
India won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| ZIZimbabwe (1st innings) | 252/9 (50 overs) |
| INIndia (2nd innings) | 249 all out (45 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| ZIZimbabwe | Andy Flower | 68* (85) |
| ZIZimbabwe | Grant Flower | 45 (89) |
| INIndia | Sadagoppan Ramesh | 55 (77) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| ZIZimbabwe | Heath Streak | 3/36 |
| ZIZimbabwe | Henry Olonga | 3/22 |
Player of the Match
Grant Flower (Zimbabwe)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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