England vs Australia
Australia Tri-Nation Series
ODI
11 Dec 1979
Result
England
7(49 ov)
Australia
192(47.2 ov)
England won by 72 runs
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
TossEngland won the toss and elected to bat. Match was reduced to 49 overs per side due to rain. White ball used. Coloured pads worn. Trevor Laughlin (Aus) played his final ODI match. Points: England 2, Australia 0.
Player of the matchGeoffrey Boycott (Eng)
UmpiresLyndon Stevens (Aus) and Jack Collins (Aus)
Competition
Australia Tri-Nation Series
Format
ODI
Venue
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Date
11 Dec 1979
Result
England won by 72 runs