Group stage (Group A) — 1983 Cricket World Cup
June 11, 1983 · County Ground, Taunton
Result: ENEngland — England won by 47 runs. ENEngland 333/9 (60 overs), SLSri Lanka 286 all out (58 overs). June 11, 1983 · County Ground, Taunton.
Gower's 130 was a career-best ODI score at the time. Vic Marks's full bowling analysis is not confirmed to this round's sourcing standard beyond his wicket count.
Scorecard
England won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| ENEngland (1st innings) | 333/9 (60 overs) |
| SLSri Lanka (2nd innings) | 286 all out (58 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| ENEngland | David Gower | 130 (120) |
| ENEngland | Allan Lamb | 53 |
| SLSri Lanka | Guy de Alwis | 58* (51) |
| SLSri Lanka | Duleep Mendis | 56 (64) |
| SLSri Lanka | Arjuna Ranatunga | 34 |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| ENEngland | Vic Marks | 4 wickets |
| ENEngland | Graham Dilley | 3 wickets |
Player of the Match
David Gower (England)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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