Group stage (Pool A) — 2015 Cricket World Cup
February 20, 2015 · Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Result: NZNew Zealand — New Zealand won by 8 wickets. ENEngland 123 all out (33.2 overs), NZNew Zealand 125/2 (12.2 overs). February 20, 2015 · Westpac Stadium, Wellington.
Brendon McCullum scored the fastest fifty in Cricket World Cup history at the time, off 18 balls. Southee's 7/33 remains among the best bowling figures in World Cup history.
Scorecard
England won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| ENEngland (1st innings) | 123 all out (33.2 overs) |
| NZNew Zealand (2nd innings) | 125/2 (12.2 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 | Tim Southee | 7/33 |
Player of the Match
Tim Southee (New Zealand)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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