Group stage (Group B) — 1987 Cricket World Cup
October 21, 1987 · Green Park, Kanpur
Result: WIWest Indies — West Indies won by 25 runs. WIWest Indies 236/8 (50 overs), SLSri Lanka 211/8 (50 overs). October 21, 1987 · Green Park, Kanpur.
Scorecard
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| WIWest Indies (1st innings) | 236/8 (50 overs) |
| SLSri Lanka (2nd innings) | 211/8 (50 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| WIWest Indies | Phil Simmons | 89 (126) |
| WIWest Indies | Gus Logie | 65* (66) |
| SLSri Lanka | Arjuna Ranatunga | 86* (100) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka | Ravi Ratnayeke | 3/41 |
Player of the Match
Phil Simmons (West Indies)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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