1992 Cricket World Cup – 6th Match: Australia vs South Africa
The 6th match of the 1992 Cricket World Cup was played between Australia and South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground. South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Australia’s Innings:
- Score: 170/9 in 49 overs.
- Australia struggled to build partnerships, with David Boon and Steve Waugh being the top scorers, each contributing 27 runs.
- Key Performances: Allan Donald produced a stunning bowling display, taking 5 wickets for 30 runs. Brian McMillan and Adrian Kuiper also made key contributions with the ball, each taking 2 wickets.
South Africa’s Reply:
- Score: 171/1 in 46.5 overs (South Africa won by 9 wickets).
- South Africa chased down the target comfortably, with Kepler Wessels leading the way, scoring 81 runs off 148 balls. Peter Kirsten supported him well with 49 runs off 88 balls.
- Result: South Africa won by 9 wickets, with Kepler Wessels being named Man of the Match for his match-winning performance.