Group stage (Pool B) — 2015 Cricket World Cup
February 27, 2015 · Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Result: SASouth Africa — South Africa won by 257 runs. SASouth Africa 408/5 (50 overs), WIWest Indies 151 all out (33.1 overs). February 27, 2015 · Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.
De Villiers scored the fastest ODI 150 in history at the time, off 64 balls. South Africa's 408/5 was, at the time, the highest ODI total ever made in Australia and the 2nd-highest Cricket World Cup total. The 257-run margin equalled the biggest World Cup victory margin at the time. West Indies' Jason Holder conceded 104 runs, the most ever by a bowler in a World Cup match.
Scorecard
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| SASouth Africa (1st innings) | 408/5 (50 overs) |
| WIWest Indies (2nd innings) | 151 all out (33.1 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| SASouth Africa | AB de Villiers |
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
AB de Villiers (South Africa)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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