Australia vs New Zealand, 1st Final at Melbourne, Jan 22 1988 - Match Result

RESULT

1st Final (D/N), Melbourne, January 22, 1988, Benson & Hedges World Series Cup

New Zealand

177

Australia

(44.5/50 ov, T:178) 180/2

Australia won by 8 wickets (with 31 balls remaining)

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Scorecard summary

New Zealand1 Inn

177/10(49.5 overs)

48 (72)

2/27 (10)

34 (48)

2/29 (10)

Australia2 Inn

180/2(44.5 overs)

*58 (75)

2/36 (10)

*57 (80)

0/19 (7.5)

Match details

GroundMelbourne Cricket Ground

TossAustralia, elected to field first

Series

Benson & Hedges World Series Cup

New Zealand tour of Australia

Season1987/88

Series resultAustralia led the best-of-3-finals 1-0

Match numberODI no. 499

Match daysdaynight (50-over match)

Umpires

Robin Bailhache

Tony Crafter

Match CoverageSee all

AUSTRALIA v NEW ZEALAND 1987-88

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