Group stage (Group A) — 1983 Cricket World Cup
June 11-12, 1983 · Edgbaston, Birmingham
Result: NZNew Zealand — New Zealand won by 52 runs. NZNew Zealand 238/8 (60 overs), PAPakistan 186 all out (55.2 overs). June 11-12, 1983 · Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Abdul Qadir's Player of the Match award, for a 41* on the losing side, is a notable and slightly unusual choice but is what the source states.
Scorecard
Pakistan won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand (1st innings) | 238/8 (60 overs) |
| PAPakistan (2nd innings) | 186 all out (55.2 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand | Bruce Edgar | 44 (107) |
| NZNew Zealand | Martin Crowe | 34 |
| PAPakistan | Abdul Qadir | 41* |
| PAPakistan | Wasim Bari | 34 |
| PAPakistan | Javed Miandad | 35 |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand | Rashid Khan | 3/47 |
| NZNew Zealand | Jeremy Coney | 3/28 |
| NZNew Zealand | Richard Hadlee | 3/20 |
Player of the Match
Abdul Qadir (Pakistan)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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