1986–87 Australian Tri-Series

The 1986–87 World Series was a One Day International (ODI) cricket tri-series where Australia played host to England and West Indies. Australia and England reached the Finals, which England won 2–0. England and West Indies contested the tri-series for the first time since the 1979-80 season

1986–87 World Series
Date17 January 1987 – 11 February 1987
LocationAustralia
ResultWon by  England
2–0 in final series
Teams
 Australia  England  West Indies
Captains
Allan Border Mike Gatting Viv Richards
Most runs
Most wickets

Matches

17 January
Scorecard
West Indies 
154 (46.3 overs)
v
 England
4/156 (43.1 overs)
Desmond Haynes 48 (75)
Graham Dilley 4/23 (8.3 overs)
Chris Broad 49 (113)
Roger Harper 2/43 (10 overs)
England won by 6 wickets
The Gabba, Brisbane
Umpires: Mel Johnson and Peter McConnell
Player of the match: Graham Dilley (ENG)
  • England won the toss and elected to field.
  • England 2 points, West Indies 0 points.

18 January
Scorecard
Australia 
4/261 (50 overs)
v
 England
9/250 (50 overs)
Dean Jones 101 (101)
Graham Dilley 2/40 (10 overs)
Bill Athey 111 (152)
Bruce Reid 2/34 (10 overs)
Australia won by 11 runs
The Gabba, Brisbane
Umpires: Mel Johnson and Peter McConnell
Player of the match: Dean Jones (Aus)
  • Australia won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Peter Taylor (Aus) made his ODI debut.
  • Official attendance: 21,060[1]
  • Australia 2 points, England 0 points

Result summary

Final series

England won the best of three final series against Australia 2–0.

References

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