Group stage (Group A) — 1987 Cricket World Cup
October 26, 1987 · Gujarat Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad
Result: INIndia — India won by 7 wickets. ZIZimbabwe 191/7 (50 overs), INIndia 194/3 (42 overs). October 26, 1987 · Gujarat Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad.
A normal completed 50-over match, not rain-reduced. Player of the Match not confirmed to this round's sourcing standard.
Scorecard
India won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| ZIZimbabwe (1st innings) | 191/7 (50 overs) |
| INIndia (2nd innings) | 194/3 (42 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| ZIZimbabwe | Dave Houghton | 60 (126) |
| INIndia | Mohammad Azharuddin | 55 (61) |
| INIndia | Navjot Sidhu | 50 (114) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| INIndia | Kapil Dev | 2/41 |
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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