Neil Johnson is a Zimbabwean all rounder who played between 1998 and 2000. He bowled right-arm fast-medium and he usually opened the batting in one-day cricket. In this match he scored an unbeaten 132 and took two wickets leading his side to victory over the eventual champions Australia. He won three man of the match awards in the tournament. Johnson is notable for having opened both the batting and bowling for his country in this World Cup.