Australia vs England
Australia Tri-Nation Series
ODI
26 Dec 1979
Result
Australia
6(47 ov)
England
6(45.1 ov)
England won by 4 wickets
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
TossAustralia won the toss and elected to bat. The match was reduced before play started to 47 overs per side. White ball used. Coloured pads worn. The next ODI to be played on Boxing Day would be in 1989 in Melbourne Points: England 2, Australia 0.
Player of the matchGeoffrey Boycott (Eng)
UmpiresPeter Cronin (Aus) and Ray Isherwood (Aus)
Competition
Australia Tri-Nation Series
Format
ODI
Venue
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Date
26 Dec 1979
Result
England won by 4 wickets