Group stage (Group A) — 1987 Cricket World Cup
October 9, 1987 · M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Result: AUAustralia — Australia won by 1 run. AUAustralia 270/6 (50 overs), INIndia 269 all out (49.5 overs). October 9, 1987 · M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
One of the closest finishes in Cricket World Cup history; Navjot Sidhu and Tom Moody both made their ODI debuts in this match. Player of the Match not confirmed to this round's sourcing standard.
Scorecard
India won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| AUAustralia (1st innings) | 270/6 (50 overs) |
| INIndia (2nd innings) | 269 all out (49.5 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| AUAustralia | Dean Jones | 110 (141) |
| AUAustralia | David Boon | 49 (68) |
| INIndia | Navjot Sidhu | 73 (79, ODI debut) |
| INIndia | Kris Srikkanth | 70 (83) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| AUAustralia | Craig McDermott | 4/56 |
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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