Quarter-final 3 — 1996 Cricket World Cup
March 11, 1996 · National Stadium, Karachi
Result: WIWest Indies — West Indies won by 19 runs. WIWest Indies 264/8 (50 overs), SASouth Africa 245 all out (49.3 overs). March 11, 1996 · National Stadium, Karachi.
South Africa arrived unbeaten through the group stage (5-0) but were eliminated here; the decision to leave out fast bowler Allan Donald in favour of an extra spinner was widely criticised afterward.
Scorecard
West Indies won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| WIWest Indies (1st innings) | 264/8 (50 overs) |
| SASouth Africa (2nd innings) | 245 all out (49.3 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| WIWest Indies | Brian Lara | 111 (94) |
| WIWest Indies | Shivnarine Chanderpaul | 56 |
| SASouth Africa | Daryll Cullinan | 69 |
| SASouth Africa | Andrew Hudson | 54 |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| WIWest Indies | Roger Harper | 4/47 |
Player of the Match
Brian Lara (West Indies)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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