Group stage (Group B) — 1979 Cricket World Cup
June 13, 1979 · Headingley, Leeds
Result: NZNew Zealand — New Zealand won by 8 wickets. INIndia 182 all out (55.5 overs), NZNew Zealand 183/2 (57 overs). June 13, 1979 · Headingley, Leeds.
A genuinely close match, decided with only 18 balls to spare (confirmed independently). Individual batting/bowling detail for this match rests on a single, only partly corroborated source, including an unresolved conflict over whether a Bruce Edgar 84* belongs to this match or to match 4 (New Zealand v Sri Lanka) -- rather than guess which, both matches' detailed batting cards are left thin and flagged. Toss result and Player of the Match are also unconfirmed.
Scorecard
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| INIndia (1st innings) | 182 all out (55.5 overs) |
| NZNew Zealand (2nd innings) | 183/2 (57 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| Not confirmed to this site's sourcing standard for this match — omitted rather than guessed at. | ||
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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