Group stage (Group A) — 1983 Cricket World Cup
June 20, 1983 · Headingley, Leeds
Result: ENEngland — England won by 9 wickets. SLSri Lanka 136 all out (50.4 overs), ENEngland 137/1 (24.1 overs). June 20, 1983 · Headingley, Leeds.
A comfortable win for England after Sri Lanka's batting collapse; England cruised home with 35.5 overs to spare.
Scorecard
England won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka (1st innings) | 136 all out (50.4 overs) |
| ENEngland (2nd innings) | 137/1 (24.1 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| ENEngland | Graeme Fowler | 81* |
| ENEngland | David Gower | 27* |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| ENEngland | Paul Allott | 3/41 |
| ENEngland | Ian Botham | 2/12 |
| ENEngland | Bob Willis | 1/9 |
Player of the Match
Bob Willis (England)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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