England vs Australia, 3rd Match at London, Jun 09 1979 - Match Result

RESULT

3rd Match, Lord's, June 09, 1979, Prudential World Cup

Australia

159/9

England

(47.1/60 ov, T:160) 160/4

England won by 6 wickets (with 77 balls remaining)

Player Of The Match

Graham Gooch

, ENG

53 (96)

Constant has broken the record for officiating the most ODIs (12) as an umpire, going past Dickie Bird

Chris Old has broken the record for playing the most ODIs (23), going past Tony Greig

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Scorecard summary

Australia1 Inn

159/9(60 overs)

47 (108)

2/15 (6)

34 (74)

1/20 (11)

England2 Inn

160/4(47.1 overs)

53 (96)

2/38 (9.1)

44 (147)

1/25 (9)

Match details

GroundLord's, London

TossEngland, elected to field first

Series

Prudential World Cup

Season1979

Player Of The Match

Graham Gooch

Match numberODI no. 63

Match daysday (60-over match)

Umpires

Barrie Meyer

David Constant

PointsEngland 4, Australia 0

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West Indies retain their title

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