Group stage (Group A) — 1987 Cricket World Cup
October 23, 1987 · Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Result: NZNew Zealand — New Zealand won by 4 wickets. ZIZimbabwe 227/5 (50 overs), NZNew Zealand 228/6 (47.4 overs). October 23, 1987 · Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Player of the Match not confirmed to this round's sourcing standard.
Scorecard
New Zealand won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| ZIZimbabwe (1st innings) | 227/5 (50 overs) |
| NZNew Zealand (2nd innings) | 228/6 (47.4 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| ZIZimbabwe | Kevin Curran | 52 (46) |
| ZIZimbabwe | Ali Shah | 51 (83) |
| ZIZimbabwe | Dave Houghton | 50 (57) |
| NZNew Zealand | Dipak Patel | 58 (58) |
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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