Group stage (Group B) — 1987 Cricket World Cup
October 13, 1987 · National Stadium, Karachi
Result: WIWest Indies — West Indies won by 191 runs. WIWest Indies 360/4 (50 overs), SLSri Lanka 169/4 (50 overs). October 13, 1987 · National Stadium, Karachi.
Richards' 181 was, at the time, the highest individual score in ODI history, and West Indies' 360/4 was among the highest ODI totals ever recorded to that point — a landmark record-setting match.
Scorecard
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| WIWest Indies (1st innings) | 360/4 (50 overs) |
| SLSri Lanka (2nd innings) | 169/4 (50 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| WIWest Indies | Viv Richards | 181 (125) |
| WIWest Indies | Desmond Haynes | 105 (124) |
| SLSri Lanka | Arjuna Ranatunga | 52* (93) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka | Ravi Ratnayeke | 2/68 |
Player of the Match
Viv Richards (West Indies)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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