Group stage (Pool B) — 2015 Cricket World Cup
March 12, 2015 · Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Result: SASouth Africa — South Africa won by 146 runs. SASouth Africa 341/6 (50 overs), UAUAE 195 all out (47.3 overs). March 12, 2015 · Westpac Stadium, Wellington.
This win qualified South Africa for the quarter-finals. De Villiers set the record for most sixes in a single World Cup (20) and most sixes across all World Cups (36) at that point.
Scorecard
UAE won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| SASouth Africa (1st innings) | 341/6 (50 overs) |
| UAUAE (2nd innings) | 195 all out (47.3 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| SASouth Africa | AB de Villiers | 99 (82) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| SASouth Africa | AB de Villiers | 2/15 |
Player of the Match
AB de Villiers (South Africa)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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