1998 Mini World Cup (Bangladesh)
South African won the inaugural edition beating the West Indies in the final. The first tournament was called the Mini World Cup and was a roaring success because it was the first time the sub-continental minnows hosted such a grand cricket tournament. Dhaka hosted all the matches at the historic Bangabandhu Stadium. The tournament was intended to be held in a direct knock-out format for all the Test-playing countries of the time. There were 9 countries eligible which meant that 2 countries would play a qualifier knockout to determine the final 8 teams. New Zealand had to play Zimbabwe to qualify for the main draw. South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 92 runs (Duckworth Lewis method) while West Indies beat India by 6 wickets to make the final. Brilliant bowling (5 for 30) by Jacques Kallis and a 61 not out by Cronje helped South Africa defeat West Indies by four wickets. Burly opening batsman Philo Wallace scored a century for the West Indies.
South African won the inaugural edition beating the West Indies in the final. The first tournament was called the Mini World Cup and was a roaring success because it was the first time the sub-continental minnows hosted such a grand cricket tournament. Dhaka hosted all the matches at the historic Bangabandhu Stadium. The tournament was intended to be held in a direct knock-out format for all the Test-playing countries of the time. There were 9 countries eligible which meant that 2 countries would play a qualifier knockout to determine the final 8 teams. New Zealand had to play Zimbabwe to qualify for the main draw. South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 92 runs (Duckworth Lewis method) while West Indies beat India by 6 wickets to make the final. Brilliant bowling (5 for 30) by Jacques Kallis and a 61 not out by Cronje helped South Africa defeat West Indies by four wickets. Burly opening batsman Philo Wallace scored a century for the West Indies.
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