Play was spoil due to rain after Martin Crowe starred with a brilliant 71 off 57 balls in the opening match of the Benson and Hedges World Series Cup.
Catch the Cricket highlights of the 1st ODI match between Australia and New Zealand, played on January 09, 1986, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. This match was part of the 1986 Benson & Hedges World Series Cup where rain-stopped the play.
Match Highlights
It was a battle against the storm, the tempest, and yet another downpour at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Ultimately, the 1986 Benson and Hedges World Series Cup's opening match between Australia and New Zealand has been abandoned due to rain.
New Zealand Innings :
New Zealand reached 161 for 7 in 29 overs before play was stopped due to rain with Martin Crowe was the top-scorer with a brilliant 71 off 57 balls including four fours with a strike rate of 124.56.
Jeremy Coney contributed 24 runs off 32 balls, featuring a boundary, while Bruce Edgar added 17 runs.
Australia bowling :
For Australia, Simon Davis and Dave Gilbert was the leading bowlers for Australia - each taking two wickets, Steve Waugh and Craig McDermott claiming one wicket apiece.
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