Group stage (Group A) — 1983 Cricket World Cup
June 15, 1983 · Edgbaston, Birmingham
Result: NZNew Zealand — New Zealand won by 2 wickets. ENEngland 234 all out (55.2 overs), NZNew Zealand 238/8 (59.5 overs). June 15, 1983 · Edgbaston, Birmingham.
An extremely tight finish, decided on the last ball of the New Zealand innings.
Scorecard
England won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| ENEngland (1st innings) | 234 all out (55.2 overs) |
| NZNew Zealand (2nd innings) | 238/8 (59.5 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| ENEngland | David Gower | 92* |
| ENEngland | Graeme Fowler | 69 |
| NZNew Zealand | Jeremy Coney | 66* |
| NZNew Zealand | Geoff Howarth | 60 |
| NZNew Zealand | Richard Hadlee | 31 |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand | Richard Hadlee | 3/32 |
| NZNew Zealand | Lance Cairns | 3/44 |
| ENEngland | Bob Willis | 4/42 |
Player of the Match
Jeremy Coney (New Zealand)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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