Group stage (Pool A) — 2003 Cricket World Cup
February 11, 2003 · Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Result: AUAustralia — Australia won by 82 runs. AUAustralia 310/8 (50 overs), PAPakistan 228 all out (44.3 overs). February 11, 2003 · Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
Symonds' 143* was, at the time, the highest score by an Australian in World Cup history. Player of the Match not confirmed to this round's sourcing standard.
Scorecard
Pakistan won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| AUAustralia (1st innings) | 310/8 (50 overs) |
| PAPakistan (2nd innings) | 228 all out (44.3 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| AUAustralia | Andrew Symonds | 143* (125) |
| AUAustralia | Ricky Ponting | 53 (67) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| AUAustralia | Ian Harvey | 4/58 |
| AUAustralia | Brett Lee | 3/64 |
Player of the Match
Not confirmed to this site's sourcing standard for this match — omitted rather than guessed at.
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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