Group stage (Group A) — 1979 Cricket World Cup

Result: ENEngland — England won by 8 wickets. CACanada 45 all out (40.3 overs), ENEngland 46/2 (13.5 overs). June 13-14, 1979 · Old Trafford, Manchester.

Rain washed out play entirely on 13 June; the match was completed on the reserve day (14 June) with play limited to roughly an hour. Canada's 45 all out was, at the time, the lowest total in ODI history and remains among the lowest ODI totals ever recorded. Toss result is not confirmed to this round's sourcing standard.