West Indies vs Australia
Australia Tri-Nation Series
ODI
9 Dec 1979
Result
West Indies
2(48 ov)
Australia
8(48 ov)
West Indies won by 80 runs
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
TossAustralia won the toss and elected to field. Match was reduced to 48 overs per side due to rain. Red ball used. White pads worn. Points: West Indies 2, Australia 0.
Player of the matchViv Richards (WI)
UmpiresKevin Carmody (Aus) and Rex Whitehead (Aus)
Competition
Australia Tri-Nation Series
Format
ODI
Venue
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Date
9 Dec 1979
Result
West Indies won by 80 runs