Group stage (Group B) — 1996 Cricket World Cup
March 5, 1996 · Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Result: SASouth Africa — South Africa won by 160 runs. SASouth Africa 328/3 (50 overs), NENetherlands 168/8 (50 overs). March 5, 1996 · Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.
Completed South Africa's 5-0 group-stage sweep, the only unbeaten team in the group stage.
Scorecard
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| SASouth Africa (1st innings) | 328/3 (50 overs) |
| NENetherlands (2nd innings) | 168/8 (50 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| SASouth Africa | Andrew Hudson | 161 (132) |
| SASouth Africa | Gary Kirsten | 83 (98) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| SASouth Africa | Craig Matthews | 2/38 |
| SASouth Africa | Allan Donald | 2/21 |
Player of the Match
Andrew Hudson (South Africa)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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