GROUP STAGES
● Feb 22, Perth: England 236-9 beat India 227 by 9 runs
England won the toss and chose to bat, but struggled with the pace of Perth. Graham Gooch and Robin Smith formed a 142-run partnership, but after Neil Fairbrother’s dismissal, England lost six wickets in five overs. India rallied, with Ravi Shastri leading the chase, but Ian Botham claimed four run-outs to seal England’s win.
● Feb 27, Melbourne: West Indies 157 lost to England 160-4 by 6 wickets
Winning the toss, England cantered to their eighth successive one-day international win. After West Indi...
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