Watch the highlights of England vs Australia 1st ODI 1981 - Australia tour of England (Prudential Trophy) 3-match one-day international series of the 1st ODI match played between Australia and England at Lord's, London in 04th June 1981.
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| An superb 86-run stand for the first-wicket between Graham Gooch and Geoff Boycott © DM Mordecai / YouTube |
Half-centuries from openers Graham Gooch, Geoff Boycott and David Gower's brilliant 47 steers to England convincing six-wicket victory over Australia and take a 1-0 lead in the first ODI.
Australia scored 210-7 in 55 overs with top scorer by Allan Border cracked a unbeaten 73 off 115-balls including 6-fours & a six.
Martin Kent scored 28 off consuming 115-deliveries including two boundaries, Graeme Wood 22, Rod Marsh 18, Ray Bright 18 and Trevor Chappell 16.
England best bowler by Ian Botham, Bob Willis both took 2-wickets and one for Robin Jackman.
England chased 212-4 in 51.4 overs with top scorer by Geoff Boycott 75 not out, Graham Gooch struck 53 off 89-balls including 6-fours & a six.
David Gower hit 47 off 50-balls including 7-fours and Debutant Jim Love - who scored 15-runs on his debut ODI match - including a boundary.
Australia best bowler by Dennis Lillee took 2-wickets and one for Trevor Chappell - Geoff Lawson.
Geoff Boycott named Player of the match for his match-winning unbeaten 75-runs knocked off facing 135-balls including three boundaries.
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