Semi-final 1 — 1999 Cricket World Cup
June 16, 1999 · Old Trafford, Manchester
Result: PAPakistan — Pakistan won by 9 wickets. NZNew Zealand 241/7 (50 overs), PAPakistan 242/1 (48 overs). June 16, 1999 · Old Trafford, Manchester.
Anwar and Wasti's opening stand of 194 was, at the time, a Cricket World Cup record. This sent Pakistan to their second World Cup final (after 1992).
Scorecard
New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand (1st innings) | 241/7 (50 overs) |
| PAPakistan (2nd innings) | 242/1 (48 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand | Roger Twose | 46 |
| NZNew Zealand | Stephen Fleming | 41 |
| PAPakistan | Saeed Anwar | 113* (148) |
| PAPakistan | Wajahatullah Wasti | 84 (122) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| PAPakistan | Shoaib Akhtar | 3/55 |
Player of the Match
Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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