Australia vs West Indies, 5th Match at Sydney, Jan 01 1996 - Match Result

RESULT

5th Match (D/N), Sydney, January 01, 1996, Benson & Hedges World Series

West Indies

(43/43 ov) 172/9

Australia

(43/43 ov, T:173) 173/9

Australia won by 1 wicket (with 0 balls remaining)

Player Of The Match

Paul Reiffel

, AUS

34 (48) & 4/29

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Scorecard summary

West Indies1 Inn

172/9(43 overs)

*93 (96)

4/29 (9)

28 (63)

3/30 (9)

Australia2 Inn

173/9(43 overs)

*78 (88)

3/20 (9)

34 (48)

2/40 (9)

Match details

GroundSydney Cricket Ground

TossWest Indies, elected to bat first

Series

Benson & Hedges World Series

West Indies tour of Australia

Season1995/96

Player Of The Match

Paul Reiffel

Match numberODI no. 1028

Match daysdaynight (50-over match)

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PointsAustralia 2, West Indies 0

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