Group stage (Group A) — 1999 Cricket World Cup
May 22, 1999 · The Oval, London
Result: SASouth Africa — South Africa won by 122 runs. SASouth Africa 225/7 (50 overs), ENEngland 103 all out (41 overs). May 22, 1999 · The Oval, London.
A major batting collapse for co-hosts England, bowled out for just 103 — a heavy home defeat contributing to their eventual group-stage elimination.
Scorecard
England won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| SASouth Africa (1st innings) | 225/7 (50 overs) |
| ENEngland (2nd innings) | 103 all out (41 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| SASouth Africa | Herschelle Gibbs | 60 (94) |
| SASouth Africa | Lance Klusener | 48* (40) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| SASouth Africa | Allan Donald | 4/17 |
Player of the Match
Lance Klusener (South Africa)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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