Group stage (Group A) — 1983 Cricket World Cup
June 13, 1983 · County Ground, Bristol
Result: NZNew Zealand — New Zealand won by 5 wickets. SLSri Lanka 206 all out (56.1 overs), NZNew Zealand 209/5 (39.2 overs). June 13, 1983 · County Ground, Bristol.
Hadlee's 5/25 (10.1-4-25-5) was a standout individual bowling performance of the group stage.
Scorecard
New Zealand won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka (1st innings) | 206 all out (56.1 overs) |
| NZNew Zealand (2nd innings) | 209/5 (39.2 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka | Ranjan Madugalle | 60 |
| SLSri Lanka | Duleep Mendis | 43 |
| NZNew Zealand | Geoff Howarth | 76 |
| NZNew Zealand | Glenn Turner | 50 |
| NZNew Zealand | John Wright | 45 |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand | Richard Hadlee | 5/25 |
Player of the Match
Richard Hadlee (New Zealand)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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