Round robin — 1992 Cricket World Cup
February 29, 1992 · Eden Park, Auckland
Result: NZNew Zealand — New Zealand won by 7 wickets (93 balls remaining). SASouth Africa 190/7 (50 overs), NZNew Zealand 191/3 (34.3 overs). February 29, 1992 · Eden Park, Auckland.
This is the match where Mark Greatbatch first opened the batting as a designated pinch-hitter (regular opener John Wright had pulled a muscle), adding 103 with Rod Latham inside the first 15 overs — a tactic New Zealand used for the rest of the tournament. Player of the Match not confirmed to this round's sourcing standard.
Scorecard
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| SASouth Africa (1st innings) | 190/7 (50 overs) |
| NZNew Zealand (2nd innings) | 191/3 (34.3 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| SASouth Africa | Hansie Cronje | 90 (129) |
| NZNew Zealand | Mark Greatbatch | 68 (60) |
| NZNew Zealand | Rod Latham | 60 (69) |
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
Not confirmed to this site's sourcing standard for this match — omitted rather than guessed at.
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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