A disciplined bowling effort, combined with a valuable 79-run partnership between Steve Waugh and Greg Matthews guided Australia tense four-wicket win over India, despite Roger Binny’s economical bowling figures, in a low-scorer contest during the third match of the Benson and Hedges World Series Cup.
Catch the Cricket highlights of the 3rd ODI match between Australia and India, played on January 12, 1986, at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane. This match was part of the 1986 Benson & Hedges World Series Cup where Australia beat New Zealand by 4-wickets.
Match Highlights
Australia secured a tense 4-wicket win over New Zealand in the 3rd match of the 1986 Benson & Hedges World Series Cup.
India Innings :
India bowled out for 161 in 43 overs with Mohammad Azharuddin was the top-scorer with 35 runs off 57 balls featuring three fours.
Syed Kirmani added 27 runs from 33 balls featuring four-fours, while Chetan Sharma contributed 22 runs off 28 balls included a four.
Dilip Vengsarkar played a patient innings of 19 runs from 63 balls with a boundary and Kapil Dev smashed 16 runs off 19 balls contained a six.
Australia bowling :
For Australia, Craig McDermott and Steve Waugh was the best bowlers for Australia - each claiming two wickets. Simon Davis, Bruce Reid, and Dave Gilbert captured one wicket apiece.
Australia Innings :
In reply, Australia chased 164 for 6 in 45.2 overs with Greg Matthews was the top scorer with an unbeaten 46 runs from 77 balls, while Steve Waugh scored 40 runs off 95 balls featuring two fours.
Craig McDermott smashed a quick-fire unbeaten 24 off 21 balls - who hitting 4 fours and Allan Border added 16 runs from 25 balls featuring three fours.
India bowling :
India’s best bowling was led by Roger Binny - who took three wickets for 38 runs in 10 overs, including two maidens, Chetan Sharma captured two wickets and Shivlal Yadav claimed one-wicket.
Player of the match :
Greg Matthews was named Player of the Match for his match-winning valuable unbeaten 46 - which included a boundary.
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