Group stage (Group B) — 1987 Cricket World Cup
October 8, 1987 · Niaz Stadium, Hyderabad (Sind)
Result: PAPakistan — Pakistan won by 15 runs. PAPakistan 267/6 (50 overs), SLSri Lanka 252 all out (49.2 overs). October 8, 1987 · Niaz Stadium, Hyderabad (Sind).
Miandad's century set up Pakistan's opening win of the tournament. Exact bowling figures for several bowlers not confirmed to this round's sourcing standard.
Scorecard
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| PAPakistan (1st innings) | 267/6 (50 overs) |
| SLSri Lanka (2nd innings) | 252 all out (49.2 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| PAPakistan | Javed Miandad | 103 (100) |
| PAPakistan | Ramiz Raja | 76 (115) |
| SLSri Lanka | Roshan Mahanama | 89 (117) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka | Rumesh Ratnayake | 2 wickets |
Player of the Match
Javed Miandad (Pakistan)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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