Multiple choice general knowledge sports Under whose captaincy Australia won the world cup 1999 ? ricky ponting mark taylor steve waugh adam gilchrist Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Australia won the 1999 World Cup under Steve Waugh's captaincy. The team defeated Pakistan in the final at Lord's. Waugh was instrumental in building a dominant Australian team that went on to win multiple World Cups.