Top Five ODI teams in mid to late 90s

#2 Australia

The Australians were among the top sides in the limited overs arena. The Aussies were a well-rounded side which boasted of a galaxy of match winners. The 'Kangaroos' were brilliantly led by two astute leaders in Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh. The opening looked formidable with the flamboyant Mark Waugh, the destructive Adam Gilchrist, and the dependable Mark Taylor. The middle order was well settled with the prolific Ricky Ponting, Darren Lehmann, Stuart Law and the gritty Steve Waugh. They had arguably the best finisher in the game in Micheal Bevan.

The Aussies boasted of a strong pace attack spearheaded by Glen McGrath. While 'Pidge' was an epitome of line and length, Damien Fleming could swing the ball both ways. Seamers like Micheal Kasprowicz, Jason Gillespie, and Paul Reiffel gave the Aussies plenty of seam options. The team had some handy all-rounders in Tom Moody, Brendon Julian and Ian Harvey who provided depth to the side.

However, Australia's biggest matchwinner was ace leg-spinner Shane Warne who could cast a web around the best. Warne could bamboozle the best with his natural drift and big spinning leg spinners.

Australia were the dominant side in major ICC tournaments winning the 1999 World Cup and being the losing finalist to Sri Lanka in the 1996 edition.

Australia’s Top 15 15 ODI players (1995-2000) - Mark Waugh, Adam Gilchrist, Ricky Ponting, Damien Martyn, Steve Waugh, Michael Bevan, Tom Moody, Ian Healy, Shane Warne, Damien Fleming, Glen McGrath, Darren Lehmann, Mark Taylor, Stuart Law and Paul Rieffel

ODI Record (1995-1999)

Played - 120 Won - 68 Lost - 50 Win % - 56.67

ICC Cricket World Cup

1996 – Finalists

1999 - Winners

ICC Champions Trophy

1998- Quarterfinal