Group stage (Group A) — 1996 Cricket World Cup
March 4, 1996 · Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Result: WIWest Indies — West Indies won by 4 wickets (7 balls remaining). AUAustralia 229/6 (50 overs), WIWest Indies 232/6 (48.5 overs). March 4, 1996 · Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.
Scorecard
Australia won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| AUAustralia (1st innings) | 229/6 (50 overs) |
| WIWest Indies (2nd innings) | 232/6 (48.5 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| AUAustralia | Ricky Ponting | 102 (112) |
| AUAustralia | Steve Waugh | 57 (64) |
| WIWest Indies | Richie Richardson | 93* (133) |
| WIWest Indies | Brian Lara | 60 (70) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| Not confirmed to this site's sourcing standard for this match — omitted rather than guessed at. | ||
Player of the Match
Richie Richardson (West Indies)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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