Group stage — 2023 Cricket World Cup
October 21, 2023 · Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Result: SASouth Africa — South Africa won by 229 runs. SASouth Africa 399/7 (50 overs), ENEngland 170 all out (22 overs). October 21, 2023 · Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
England's defence of the world title effectively ended here — this was the defending champions' heaviest World Cup defeat by runs.
Scorecard
England won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| SASouth Africa (1st innings) | 399/7 (50 overs) |
| ENEngland (2nd innings) | 170 all out (22 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| SASouth Africa | Heinrich Klaasen | 109 (67) |
| SASouth Africa | Reeza Hendricks | 85 (75) |
| ENEngland | Mark Wood | 43 (17) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| SASouth Africa | Gerald Coetzee | 3/35 |
Player of the Match
Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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