Round robin — 1992 Cricket World Cup
March 5, 1992 · Sydney Cricket Ground
Result: ENEngland — England won by 8 wickets. AUAustralia 171 all out (49 overs), ENEngland 173/2 (40.5 overs). March 5, 1992 · Sydney Cricket Ground.
Botham's all-round display (53 with the bat plus 4 wickets) was a tournament highlight.
Scorecard
Australia won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| AUAustralia (1st innings) | 171 all out (49 overs) |
| ENEngland (2nd innings) | 173/2 (40.5 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| AUAustralia | Tom Moody | 51 (88) |
| ENEngland | Graham Gooch | 58 (112) |
| ENEngland | Ian Botham | 53 (77) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| ENEngland | Ian Botham | 4/31 |
Player of the Match
Ian Botham (England)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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