Group stage (Group B) — 1996 Cricket World Cup
February 22, 1996 · Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar
Result: ENEngland — England won by 49 runs. ENEngland 279/4 (50 overs), NENetherlands 230/6 (50 overs). February 22, 1996 · Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar.
Scorecard
England won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| ENEngland (1st innings) | 279/4 (50 overs) |
| NENetherlands (2nd innings) | 230/6 (50 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| ENEngland | Graeme Hick | 104 (133) |
| ENEngland | Graham Thorpe | 89 (82) |
| NENetherlands | Klaas-Jan van Noortwijk | 64 (82) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| ENEngland | Phil DeFreitas | 3/31 |
Player of the Match
Graeme Hick (England)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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