Quarter-final 3 — 2011 Cricket World Cup
March 25, 2011 · Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
Result: NZNew Zealand — New Zealand won by 49 runs. NZNew Zealand 221/8 (50 overs), SASouth Africa 172 all out (43.2 overs). March 25, 2011 · Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka.
South Africa collapsed from 108/2 to 172 all out, losing 8 wickets for 64 runs — extending their reputation for World Cup knockout losses. Toss result not confirmed to this round's sourcing standard.
Scorecard
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand (1st innings) | 221/8 (50 overs) |
| SASouth Africa (2nd innings) | 172 all out (43.2 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand | Jesse Ryder | 83 |
| NZNew Zealand | Ross Taylor | 43 |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand | Jacob Oram | 4/39 |
| SASouth Africa | Morne Morkel | 3/46 |
Player of the Match
Jacob Oram (New Zealand)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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