Group stage (Group A) — 1987 Cricket World Cup
October 18-19, 1987 · Nehru Stadium, Indore
Result: AUAustralia — Australia won by 3 runs. AUAustralia 199/4 (30 overs), NZNew Zealand 196/9 (30 overs). October 18-19, 1987 · Nehru Stadium, Indore.
No play was possible on the scheduled day (18 October) due to rain — unusual for Indore in October — and continued wet conditions on the reserve day (19 October) reduced the match to 30 overs a side. Martin Snedden was run out off the last ball. Player of the Match not confirmed to this round's sourcing standard.
Scorecard
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| AUAustralia (1st innings) | 199/4 (30 overs) |
| NZNew Zealand (2nd innings) | 196/9 (30 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| AUAustralia | David Boon | 87 (96) |
| AUAustralia | Dean Jones | 52 (48) |
| NZNew Zealand | Martin Crowe | half-century |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| Not confirmed to this site's sourcing standard for this match — omitted rather than guessed at. | ||
Player of the Match
Not confirmed to this site's sourcing standard for this match — omitted rather than guessed at.
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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