Group stage (Group A) — 1996 Cricket World Cup
March 2, 1996 · Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi
Result: SLSri Lanka — Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets. INIndia 271/3 (50 overs), SLSri Lanka 272/4 (48.4 overs). March 2, 1996 · Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi.
Scorecard
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| INIndia (1st innings) | 271/3 (50 overs) |
| SLSri Lanka (2nd innings) | 272/4 (48.4 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| INIndia | Sachin Tendulkar | 137 (137) |
| INIndia | Mohammad Azharuddin | 72* (80) |
| SLSri Lanka | Sanath Jayasuriya | 79 (76) |
| SLSri Lanka | Hashan Tillakaratne | 70* (98) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| INIndia | Anil Kumble | 2 wickets |
Player of the Match
Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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