Australia vs England, 1st ODI at Melbourne, Dec 26 1978, England tour of Australia

ABANDONED
1st ODI, Melbourne, December 26, 1978, England tour of Australia

Match abandoned without a ball bowled

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MATCH FLOW
  • The first encounter of a scheduled three-match series involving innings of 40 eight-ball overs, at Melbourne on 26 December, had been abandoned without a ball bowled. When this second match was ended by rain after 40 minutes, the tour itinerary was revised to incorporate extra internationals on 4 and 7 February in place of England's three-day fixture against Geelong and Districts XI"
MATCH DETAILS
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Tossno toss
Series
Season1978/79
Series result5-match series level 0-0
Match numberODI no. 000056a
Match daysday (40-over match)