New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Match at Sharjah, Nov 07 1996 - Match Result

RESULT

1st Match, Sharjah, November 07, 1996, Singer Champions Trophy

New Zealand

206/8

Sri Lanka

(49.1/50 ov, T:207) 177

New Zealand won by 29 runs

Player Of The Match

Chris Cairns

, NZ

71 (91) & 2/39

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Scorecard summary

New Zealand1 Inn

206/8(50 overs)

71 (91)

4/22 (9)

39 (52)

2/37 (8)

Sri Lanka2 Inn

177/10(49.1 overs)

47 (74)

2/28 (9)

41 (77)

2/28 (8)

Match details

GroundSharjah Cricket Association Stadium

TossSri Lanka, elected to field first

Series

Singer Champions Trophy

Season1996/97

Player Of The Match

Chris Cairns

Match numberODI no. 1139

Match daysday (50-over match)

Umpires

TV Umpire

Match Referee

PointsNew Zealand 2, Sri Lanka 0

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