Group stage (Group A) — 1996 Cricket World Cup
March 6, 1996 · Green Park, Kanpur
Result: INIndia — India won by 40 runs. INIndia 247/5 (50 overs), ZIZimbabwe 207 all out (49.4 overs). March 6, 1996 · Green Park, Kanpur.
Scorecard
Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| INIndia (1st innings) | 247/5 (50 overs) |
| ZIZimbabwe (2nd innings) | 207 all out (49.4 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| INIndia | Vinod Kambli | 106 (110) |
| INIndia | Navjot Sidhu | 80 (116) |
| ZIZimbabwe | Heath Streak | 30 (39) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| INIndia | Venkatapathy Raju | 3/30 |
Player of the Match
Ajay Jadeja (India)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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