An economical pace bowling efforts from Martin Snedden, Richard Hadlee and Ewen Chatfield then Martin Crowe’s crucial 33 propelled New Zealand to thrilling three-wicket win over India in a low-scoring contest during the sixth match of the Benson and Hedges World Series Cup.
Catch the Cricket highlights of the 6th ODI match between India and New Zealand, played on January 18, 1986, at the Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, Perth. This match was part of the 1986 Benson & Hedges World Series Cup where New Zealand beat India by 4-wickets.
Match Highlights
New Zealand seal a thrilling 3-wicket win over India in the 6th match of the 1986 Benson & Hedges World Series Cup.
India Innings :
India bundled out for 113 in 44.2 overs with Mohinder Amarnath was the top-scorer with a patient 30 off 71 balls including two fours.
Ravi Shastri added 23 runs from 47 balls, featuring two boundaries, while Ashok Malhotra contributed 15 runs off 26 balls, including 2 fours.
New Zealand bowling :
For New Zealand, Martin Snedden was the best bowler for New Zealand - who claimed three wickets for 23 runs in 8 overs including two maidens and maintaining an economy rate of 2.87.
Ewen Chatfield impressed with figures of 2 wickets for 9 runs in 9.2 overs including four maidens with an economy rate of 0.96, Richard Hadlee claimed 2 wickets, while Stu Gillespie and Martin Crowe each took one-wickets.
New Zealand Innings :
In the chase, New Zealand chased 115 for 7 in 40.1 overs with Martin Crowe was the top-scorer with a crucial 33 off 58 balls including 2 fours.
Jeremy Coney remained a unbeaten 19 runs from 40 balls including 2 fours and John Reid added 14 runs off 42 balls without hitting a boundary.
India bowling :
India’s best bowling was led by Kapil Dev - who took three wickets for 26 runs in 10 overs including three maidens, Chetan Sharma also took 3 wickets for 26 runs in 8 overs and Roger Binny claimed one wicket.
Player of the match :
Martin Crowe was named Player of the Match for his crucial innings of 33 runs off 58 balls contained two boundaries.
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