Group stage (Group B) — 1999 Cricket World Cup
May 20, 1999 · Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Result: NZNew Zealand — New Zealand won by 5 wickets. AUAustralia 213/8 (50 overs), NZNew Zealand 214/5 (45.2 overs). May 20, 1999 · Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
Scorecard
Australia won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| AUAustralia (1st innings) | 213/8 (50 overs) |
| NZNew Zealand (2nd innings) | 214/5 (45.2 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| AUAustralia | Darren Lehmann | 76 (94) |
| AUAustralia | Ricky Ponting | 47 (88) |
| NZNew Zealand | Roger Twose | 80* (99) |
| NZNew Zealand | Chris Cairns | 60 (77) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand | Geoff Allott | 4/37 |
Player of the Match
Roger Twose (New Zealand)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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