In this quiz, you have to name the bowlers in the top 30 of the ICC’s men's ODI bowling rankings on May 13, 1999, a day before the start of the 1999 World Cup.
The 1999 World Cup was played across England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands. Twelve teams were initially divided into two groups of six each, from which the top three teams advanced to the Super Sixes stage. The top four teams – New Zealand, Pakistan, Australia, and South Africa – played the semi-finals, with Australia beating Pakistan in the final to win their second World Cup.
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Two bowlers, one from New Zealand, the other from Australia, shared the top spot among wicket-takers at the 1999 World Cup with 20 scalps each. One of them featured in the top 10 of the ICC ODI bowling rankings before the start of the World Cup, while the other was not in the top 30.
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You have been given the rankings, teams, and the ratings of each of the players present in the top 30 of the ICC ODI bowling rankings on the eve of the 1999 World Cup. You have five minutes to guess them all. Good luck!
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