Group stage (Pool A) — 2003 Cricket World Cup
March 2, 2003 · St George's Park, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
Result: AUAustralia — Australia won by 2 wickets. ENEngland 204/8 (50 overs), AUAustralia 208/8 (49.4 overs). March 2, 2003 · St George's Park, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).
Bichel's 7/20 followed by an unbeaten match-winning stand with Bevan is one of the great all-round performances in World Cup history.
Scorecard
England won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| ENEngland (1st innings) | 204/8 (50 overs) |
| AUAustralia (2nd innings) | 208/8 (49.4 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| ENEngland | Andrew Flintoff | 45 (80) |
| AUAustralia | Michael Bevan | 74* (126) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| ENEngland | Andrew Caddick | 4/35 |
| AUAustralia | Andrew Bichel | 7/20 |
Player of the Match
Andrew Bichel (Australia)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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