Group stage (Group B) — 1983 Cricket World Cup
June 9, 1983 · Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Result: ZIZimbabwe — Zimbabwe won by 13 runs. ZIZimbabwe 239/6 (60 overs), AUAustralia 226/7 (60 overs). June 9, 1983 · Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
Zimbabwe's first-ever World Cup/ODI match and first-ever ODI win -- one of the great upsets in World Cup history.
Scorecard
Australia won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| ZIZimbabwe (1st innings) | 239/6 (60 overs) |
| AUAustralia (2nd innings) | 226/7 (60 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| ZIZimbabwe | Duncan Fletcher | 69* (84) |
| ZIZimbabwe | Iain Butchart | 34* (55) |
| AUAustralia | Kepler Wessels | 76 (130) |
| AUAustralia | Rod Marsh | 50* (42) |
| AUAustralia | Graeme Wood | 31 (69) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| ZIZimbabwe | Duncan Fletcher | 4/42 |
Player of the Match
Duncan Fletcher (Zimbabwe)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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