Group stage (Group A) — 1999 Cricket World Cup
May 19, 1999 · County Ground, Northampton
Result: SASouth Africa — South Africa won by 89 runs. SASouth Africa 199/9 (50 overs), SLSri Lanka 110 all out (35.2 overs). May 19, 1999 · County Ground, Northampton.
Sri Lanka, the defending 1996 champions, collapsed to 110 all out — an early sign of their disappointing title defence.
Scorecard
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| SASouth Africa (1st innings) | 199/9 (50 overs) |
| SLSri Lanka (2nd innings) | 110 all out (35.2 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| SASouth Africa | Lance Klusener | 52* (45) |
| SASouth Africa | Daryll Cullinan | 49 (82) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka | Muttiah Muralitharan | 3/25 |
| SASouth Africa | Lance Klusener | 3/21 |
Player of the Match
Lance Klusener (South Africa)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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