Bowlers shines then A brilliant unbeaten 84 from Bruce Edgar, along with fifties from John Wright and Glenn Turner steers to New Zealand secure a comfortable eight-wicket win over India and New Zealand qualify for the semi-final in a low-scoring contest during the sixth match of the Prudential World Cup.
Catch the Cricket highlights of the 6th ODI match between India and New Zealand, played on June 13, 1978, at the Headingley, Leeds. This match was part of the Reliance 1978 World Cup international tournament where New Zealand beat India by 8-wickets.
Match Highlights
New Zealand secured a comfortable 9-wicket win over India in the 6th match of the Reliance World Cup.
India Innings:
India posted a modest total of 182 for bowled out in 55.5 overs with Sunil Gavaskar was the top-scorer - who struck 55 runs off 144 deliveries contained five-fours.
Brijesh Patel contributed 38 runs off 60 balls featuring 5-fours, Kapil Dev played a brilliant 25 runs off 24 balls hitting three fours, while Karsan Ghavri added 20 runs off 22 balls with two fours.
New Zealand Bowling:
For New Zealand, Brian Bennett was the best bowler for New Zealand - who took 3 wickets for 24 runs in 12 overs, including a maiden. Lance Cairns also took 3 wickets for 36 runs in 11.5 overs. Richard Hadlee and Gary Troup both claimed 2 wickets each.
New Zealand Innings:
New Zealand chased down the target, reaching 183 for 2 in 57 overs with Bruce Edgar was the top-scorer - who remained a unbeaten 84 runs off 167 balls.
John Wright contributed 48 runs off 94 balls - who falling just two runs short of a fifty - included a four, while Glenn Turner added a unbeaten 43 runs off 76 balls hitting six fours.
India Bowling:
For India, Mohinder Amarnath was the best bowler for India - who took 1 wicket for 39 runs in 12 overs included a maiden.
Player of the match:
Bruce Edgar was named Player of the Match for his match-winning, career-best unbeaten 84 runs off 167 balls, including eight fours.
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