Group stage (Pool A) — 2015 Cricket World Cup
February 17, 2015 · University Oval, Dunedin
Result: NZNew Zealand — New Zealand won by 3 wickets. SCScotland 142 all out (36.2 overs), NZNew Zealand 146/7 (24.5 overs). February 17, 2015 · University Oval, Dunedin.
Four Scotland batsmen were dismissed for golden ducks, a World Cup first. Player of the Match confirmed via a secondary source (Wikipedia's Pool A summary) after ESPNcricinfo's own award field did not render on fetch.
Scorecard
New Zealand won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| SCScotland (1st innings) | 142 all out (36.2 overs) |
| NZNew Zealand (2nd innings) | 146/7 (24.5 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| Not confirmed to this site's sourcing standard for this match — omitted rather than guessed at. | ||
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand | Trent Boult | 2/21 |
Player of the Match
Trent Boult (New Zealand)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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