Group stage (Group A) — 1987 Cricket World Cup
October 27, 1987 · Sector 16 Stadium, Chandigarh
Result: AUAustralia — Australia won by 17 runs. AUAustralia 251/8 (50 overs), NZNew Zealand 234 all out (48.4 overs). October 27, 1987 · Sector 16 Stadium, Chandigarh.
Boon's second successive big score of the tournament; Andrew Zesers made his ODI debut for Australia. Player of the Match not confirmed to this round's sourcing standard.
Scorecard
Australia won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| AUAustralia (1st innings) | 251/8 (50 overs) |
| NZNew Zealand (2nd innings) | 234 all out (48.4 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| AUAustralia | David Boon | 126* (149) |
| AUAustralia | Allan Border | 56 (80) |
| NZNew Zealand | Martin Crowe | 61 (82) |
| NZNew Zealand | Jeff Crowe | 44 (57) |
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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