Group stage (Group B) — 1996 Cricket World Cup
February 18, 1996 · Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar
Result: ENEngland — England won by 8 wickets. UAEUnited Arab Emirates 136 all out (48.3 overs), ENEngland 140/2 (35 overs). February 18, 1996 · Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar.
Scorecard
United Arab Emirates won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| UAEUnited Arab Emirates (1st innings) | 136 all out (48.3 overs) |
| ENEngland (2nd innings) | 140/2 (35 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| UAEUnited Arab Emirates | Mazhar Hussain | 33 |
| ENEngland | Graham Thorpe | 44* (66) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| ENEngland | Neil Smith | 3/29 |
Player of the Match
Neil Smith (England)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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