1984–85 Australian Tri-Series
| 1984–85 World Series | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date | 6 January – 15 February 1985 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Result | Won by  West Indies2–1 in final series | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Player of the series | Allan Border (Aus) Michael Holding (Win) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1984–85 World Series was a One Day International (ODI) cricket tri-series where Australia played host to Sri Lanka and the West Indies. Australia and West Indies reached the Finals, which West Indies won 2–1.
Result summary
- 1st Match on 6 January 1985 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne – West Indies 241/3 (44.5 overs) defeated Australia, 240/6 (50 overs) by 7 wickets Scorecard
- 2nd Match on 8 January 1985 at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney – Australia 240/4 (46.2 overs) defeated Sri Lanka, 239/7 (50 overs) by 6 wickets Scorecard
- 3rd Match on 10 January 1985 at TCA Ground, Hobart – West Indies 198/2 (40.4 overs) defeated Sri Lanka, 197/7 (50 overs) by 8 wickets Scorecard
- 4th Match on 12 January 1985 at Gabba, Brisbane – West Indies 270/6 (50 overs) defeated Sri Lanka, 180 (48.1 overs) by 90 runs Scorecard
- 5th Match on 13 January 1985 at Gabba, Brisbane – West Indies 195/5 (37.4 overs) defeated Australia, 191 (50 overs) by 5 wickets Scorecard
- 6th Match on 15 January 1985 at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney – West Indies 201/5 (43.3 overs) defeated Australia, 200/5 (50 overs) by 5 wickets Scorecard
- 7th Match on 17 January 1985 at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney – West Indies 267/3 (48.3 overs) defeated Sri Lanka, 202/5 (50 overs) by 65 runs Scorecard
- 8th Match on 19 January 1985 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne – Sri Lanka 230/6 (49.2 overs) defeated Australia, 226/9 (50 overs) by 4 wickets Scorecard
- 9th Match on 20 January 1985 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne – West Indies 271/7 (50 overs) defeated Australia, 206/9 (50 overs) by 65 runs Scorecard
- 10th Match on 23 January 1985 at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney – Australia 242/7 (47.1 overs) defeated Sri Lanka, 240/6 (50 overs) by 3 wickets Scorecard
- 11th Match on 26 January 1985 at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide – West Indies 205/2 (37.2 overs) defeated Sri Lanka, 204/6 (50 overs) by 8 wickets Scorecard
- 12th Match on 27 January 1985 at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide – West Indies 201/4 (43.4 overs) defeated Australia, 200/9 (50 overs) by 6 wickets Scorecard
- 13th Match on 28 January 1985 at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide – Australia 323/2 (50 overs) defeated Sri Lanka, 91 (35.5 overs) by 232 runs Scorecard
- 14th Match on 2 February 1985 at WACA Ground, Perth – West Indies 309/6 (50 overs) defeated Sri Lanka, 227/6 (50 overs) by 82 runs Scorecard
- 15th Match on 3 February 1985 at WACA Ground, Perth – Australia 172/1 (23.5 overs) defeated Sri Lanka, 171 (44.3 overs) by 9 wickets Scorecard
Final series
West Indies won the best of three final series against Australia 2–1.
- 1st Final on 6 February 1985 at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney – Australia 247/6 (50 overs) defeated West Indies, 221 (47.3 overs) by 26 runs Scorecard
- 2nd Final on 10 February 1985 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne – West Indies 273/6 (50 overs) defeated Australia, 271/3 (50 overs) by 4 wickets Scorecard
- 3rd Final on 15 February 1985 at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney – West Indies 179/4 (47 overs) defeated Australia, 178 (50 overs) by 7 wickets Scorecard