Group stage (Pool B) — 2015 Cricket World Cup
March 3, 2015 · Manuka Oval, Canberra
Result: SASouth Africa — South Africa won by 201 runs. SASouth Africa 411/4 (50 overs), IRIreland 210 all out (45 overs). March 3, 2015 · Manuka Oval, Canberra.
Amla also took 2 catches. Du Plessis also scored a century in the same innings — their 247-run 2nd-wicket stand was South Africa's highest ODI partnership for that wicket at the time. South Africa became the first team to post 400+ in consecutive ODI innings (this match and Match 19).
Scorecard
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| SASouth Africa (1st innings) | 411/4 (50 overs) |
| IRIreland (2nd innings) | 210 all out (45 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| SASouth Africa | Hashim Amla | 159 (128) |
| SASouth Africa | Faf du Plessis |
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
Hashim Amla (South Africa)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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