Super Six — 1999 Cricket World Cup
June 10, 1999 · Edgbaston, Birmingham
Result: SASouth Africa — South Africa won by 74 runs. SASouth Africa 287/5 (50 overs), NZNew Zealand 213/8 (50 overs). June 10, 1999 · Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Gibbs and Kirsten put on a 176-run opening stand.
Scorecard
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| SASouth Africa (1st innings) | 287/5 (50 overs) |
| NZNew Zealand (2nd innings) | 213/8 (50 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| SASouth Africa | Herschelle Gibbs | 91 |
| SASouth Africa | Gary Kirsten | 82 |
| SASouth Africa | Jacques Kallis | 53 (36) |
| NZNew Zealand | Stephen Fleming | 42 |
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
Jacques Kallis (South Africa)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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