Ashok Malhotra, Chetan Sharma, Roger Binny, and Kapil Dev leads to India win over New Zealand by achieving the fastest run rate to secure their place in the finals and New Zealand’s luck ran out in the 15th match of the Benson and Hedges World Series Cup.
Catch the Cricket highlights of the 15th ODI match between India and New Zealand, played on February 02, 1986, at the North Tasmania Cricket Association Ground, Launceston. This match was part of the 1986 Benson & Hedges World Series Cup where India beat New Zealand by faster run-rate.
Match Highlights
India secured a win over New Zealand by a faster-run-rate in the 15th ODI match of the Benson & Hedges World Series Cup.
India Innings :
India posted a respectable total of 202 for 9 in 48 overs, with Ashok Malhotra was the top-scorer with 39 runs off 72 balls included four fours and a six.
Chetan Sharma added an unbeaten 38 off 37 balls featuring three fours and a six, while Roger Binny contributed 24 runs from 25 balls in including three fours.
Mohinder Amarnath hit 24 runs off 50 balls with 3 fours, Ravi Shastri made 23 off 46 balls contained four fours and Kris Srikkanth chipped in with 22 runs.
New Zealand bowling :
For New Zealand, Stu Gillespie was the best bowler - picked up 3 wickets, Richard Hadlee also impressed claiming two wickets for 17 runs in 10 overs included five maidens with an economy rate of 1.70.
Martin Snedden striking two wickets, while Martin Crowe and Ewen Chatfield each picked up one-wickets.
New Zealand Innings :
New Zealand managed 168 for 9 in 45 overs in their chase with Jeremy Coney was the top-scorer with 37 runs off 61 balls including a boundary.
John Reid contributed 37 runs off 63 balls featuring two fours, Bruce Edgar added 26 runs from 54 balls including three fours, Bruce Blair scored 19 and Stu Gillespie remained unbeaten on 15.
India bowling :
India’s best bowling attack was led by Kapil Dev and Roger Binny - who each took three wickets for 28 runs in their 9 overs - contained one maiden over apiece, Additionally, Ravi Shastri, Chetan Sharma, and Raju Kulkarni contributed with one wicket each.
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