Group stage (Group A) — 1979 Cricket World Cup
June 16, 1979 · Edgbaston, Birmingham
Result: AUAustralia — Australia won by 7 wickets. CACanada 105 all out (33.2 overs), AUAustralia 106/3 (26 overs). June 16, 1979 · Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Australia's only win of the entire tournament, coming after already-confirmed group-stage losses to England and Pakistan; Australia fielded a weakened squad throughout because their leading players were contracted to Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket. Canada's Glenroy Sealy hit four consecutive boundaries off Alan Hurst's first over, though his overall contribution in this innings was modest. Toss result and Player of the Match are not confirmed to this round's sourcing standard.
Scorecard
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| CACanada (1st innings) | 105 all out (33.2 overs) |
| AUAustralia (2nd innings) | 106/3 (26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AUAustralia | Alan Hurst | 5/21 |
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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