Round robin — 1992 Cricket World Cup
February 26, 1992 · Sydney Cricket Ground
Result: SASouth Africa — South Africa won by 9 wickets (13 balls remaining). AUAustralia 170/9 (49 overs), SASouth Africa 171/1 (46.5 overs). February 26, 1992 · Sydney Cricket Ground.
South Africa's first-ever Cricket World Cup match, following the country's post-apartheid re-admission to international cricket, and a winning debut.
Scorecard
Australia won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| AUAustralia (1st innings) | 170/9 (49 overs) |
| SASouth Africa (2nd innings) | 171/1 (46.5 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| SASouth Africa | Kepler Wessels | 81* (148) |
| SASouth Africa | Andrew Hudson | 74 (148) |
| SASouth Africa | Jonty Rhodes | 49* (88) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| SASouth Africa | Adrian Kuiper | 3/34 |
Player of the Match
Kepler Wessels (South Africa)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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