Group stage (Pool B) — 2015 Cricket World Cup
March 7, 2015 · Eden Park, Auckland
Result: PAPakistan — Pakistan won by 20 runs (D/L method). PAPakistan 222 all out (46.4 overs), SASouth Africa 202 all out (33.3 overs, match reduced to 47 overs/side and target revised to 232, D/L method). March 7, 2015 · Eden Park, Auckland.
Sarfraz Ahmed equalled the world record for dismissals by a wicketkeeper in an ODI innings, with 6. This was Pakistan's first-ever World Cup win over South Africa.
Scorecard
South Africa won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| PAPakistan (1st innings) | 222 all out (46.4 overs) |
| SASouth Africa (2nd innings) | 202 all out (33.3 overs, match reduced to 47 overs/side and target revised to 232, D/L method) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| PAPakistan | Sarfraz Ahmed | 49 |
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
Sarfraz Ahmed (Pakistan)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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