Group stage (Group A) — 1999 Cricket World Cup
May 15, 1999 · County Ground, Hove
Result: SASouth Africa — South Africa won by 4 wickets (16 balls remaining). INIndia 253/5 (50 overs), SASouth Africa 254/6 (47.2 overs). May 15, 1999 · County Ground, Hove.
Both top scorers (Ganguly, Kallis) were run out.
Scorecard
India won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| INIndia (1st innings) | 253/5 (50 overs) |
| SASouth Africa (2nd innings) | 254/6 (47.2 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| INIndia | Sourav Ganguly | 97 (142, run out) |
| INIndia | Rahul Dravid | 54 (75) |
| SASouth Africa | Jacques Kallis | 96 (128, run out) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| SASouth Africa | Lance Klusener | 3/66 |
Player of the Match
Jacques Kallis (South Africa)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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