Group stage (Group A) — 1979 Cricket World Cup
June 9, 1979 · Headingley, Leeds
Result: PAPakistan — Pakistan won by 8 wickets. CACanada 139/9 (60 overs), PAPakistan 140/2 (40.1 overs). June 9, 1979 · Headingley, Leeds.
Canada's first-ever Cricket World Cup/ODI match. Toss result, Player of the Match, and Pakistan's bowling figures are not confirmed to this round's sourcing standard.
Scorecard
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| CACanada (1st innings) | 139/9 (60 overs) |
| PAPakistan (2nd innings) | 140/2 (40.1 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| CACanada | Glenroy Sealy | 45 (110) |
| PAPakistan | Sadiq Mohammad | 57* |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| Not confirmed to this site's sourcing standard for this match — omitted rather than guessed at. | ||
Player of the Match
Not confirmed to this site's sourcing standard for this match — omitted rather than guessed at.
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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