Round robin — 1992 Cricket World Cup
March 12, 1992 · Melbourne Cricket Ground
Result: ENEngland — England won by 3 wickets. SASouth Africa 236/4 (50 overs), ENEngland 232/7 (40.5 overs, chasing a revised target of 226 off 41 overs). March 12, 1992 · Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Rain revised England's target to 226 off 41 overs under the tournament's "Most Productive Overs" rule.
Scorecard
England won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| SASouth Africa (1st innings) | 236/4 (50 overs) |
| ENEngland (2nd innings) | 232/7 (40.5 overs, chasing a revised target of 226 off 41 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| SASouth Africa | Kepler Wessels | 85 (126) |
| SASouth Africa | Andrew Hudson | 79 (115) |
| ENEngland | Alec Stewart | 77 (88) |
| ENEngland | Neil Fairbrother | 75* (83) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| ENEngland | Richard Snell | 3/42 |
Player of the Match
Graeme Hick (England)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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