Group stage (Group B) — 1996 Cricket World Cup
February 20, 1996 · Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
Result: SASouth Africa — South Africa won by 5 wickets. NZNew Zealand 177/9 (50 overs), SASouth Africa 178/5 (37.3 overs). February 20, 1996 · Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad.
Part of South Africa's 5-0 group-stage sweep. Cronje's fifty was reported as the fastest of the tournament to that point (36 balls).
Scorecard
New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand (1st innings) | 177/9 (50 overs) |
| SASouth Africa (2nd innings) | 178/5 (37.3 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand | Stephen Fleming | 33 |
| SASouth Africa | Hansie Cronje | 78 (64) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| Not confirmed to this site's sourcing standard for this match — omitted rather than guessed at. | ||
Player of the Match
Hansie Cronje (South Africa)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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