Group stage (Group B) — 1996 Cricket World Cup
February 17, 1996 · IPCL Sports Complex, Vadodara
Result: NZNew Zealand — New Zealand won by 119 runs. NZNew Zealand 307/8 (50 overs), NENetherlands 188/7 (50 overs). February 17, 1996 · IPCL Sports Complex, Vadodara.
Player of the Match not independently confirmed to this round's sourcing standard.
Scorecard
New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand (1st innings) | 307/8 (50 overs) |
| NENetherlands (2nd innings) | 188/7 (50 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand | Craig Spearman | 68 (59) |
| NZNew Zealand | Stephen Fleming | 66 (79) |
| NENetherlands | Tim de Leede | 45 (64) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand | Stephen Fleming | 3/24 |
Player of the Match
Not confirmed to this site's sourcing standard for this match — omitted rather than guessed at.
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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