Round robin — 1992 Cricket World Cup
February 22, 1992 · Eden Park, Auckland
Result: NZNew Zealand — New Zealand won by 37 runs. NZNew Zealand 248/6 (50 overs), AUAustralia 211 all out (48.1 overs). February 22, 1992 · Eden Park, Auckland.
Tournament opener, and the first World Cup match played with coloured clothing, a white ball, and under day/night floodlights. New Zealand captain Martin Crowe had off-spinner Dipak Patel open the bowling, a tactical surprise that became a hallmark of NZ's tournament.
Scorecard
New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand (1st innings) | 248/6 (50 overs) |
| AUAustralia (2nd innings) | 211 all out (48.1 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand | Martin Crowe | 100* (134) |
| AUAustralia | David Boon | 100 |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| Not confirmed to this site's sourcing standard for this match — omitted rather than guessed at. | ||
Player of the Match
Martin Crowe (New Zealand)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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