result
28th Match (D/N), Melbourne, Mar 12 1992, Benson & Hedges World Cup
236/4
(40.5/41 ov)226/7
England won by 3 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) (revised target)
player of the match

England
South Africa INNINGS (50 overs maximum)
England INNINGS (target: 226 runs from 41 overs)
MATCH DETAILS
Melbourne Cricket Ground | |
Toss | England, elected to field first |
Series | Benson & Hedges World Cup |
Season | 1991/92 |
Player Of The Match | ![]() Alec Stewart |
Match number | ODI no. 741 |
Match days | daynight(50-over match) |
Umpires | ![]() Brian Aldridge![]() Dooland Buultjens |
Points | England 2, South Africa 0 |
MATCH NOTES
- World Cup Referee: Jack Edwards
- Rain disrupted play in England's innings for 43 minutes when they were 62/0 after 12.0 overs. The target was revised to 226 in 41 overs.