Group stage (Group B) — 1999 Cricket World Cup
May 31, 1999 · County Ground, Northampton
Result: BABangladesh — Bangladesh won by 62 runs. BABangladesh 223/9 (50 overs), PAPakistan 161 all out (44.3 overs). May 31, 1999 · County Ground, Northampton.
One of the great Cricket World Cup upsets — Bangladesh's first-ever win over a Test-playing nation at a World Cup.
Scorecard
Pakistan won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| BABangladesh (1st innings) | 223/9 (50 overs) |
| PAPakistan (2nd innings) | 161 all out (44.3 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| BABangladesh | Akram Khan | 42 (66) |
| BABangladesh | Shahriar Hossain | 39 (60) |
| PAPakistan | Azhar Mahmood | 29 (61) |
| PAPakistan | Wasim Akram | 29 (52) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| PAPakistan | Saqlain Mushtaq | 5/35 |
| BABangladesh | Khaled Mahmud | 3/31 |
Player of the Match
Khaled Mahmud (Bangladesh)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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