Group stage (Group A) — 1996 Cricket World Cup
March 6, 1996 · Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy
Result: SLSri Lanka — Sri Lanka won by 144 runs. SLSri Lanka 398/5 (50 overs), KEKenya 254/7 (50 overs). March 6, 1996 · Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy.
Sri Lanka's 398/5 was, at the time, the highest team total in ODI history, surpassing England's 363/7 (1975).
Scorecard
Kenya won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka (1st innings) | 398/5 (50 overs) |
| KEKenya (2nd innings) | 254/7 (50 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka | Aravinda de Silva | 145 (115) |
| SLSri Lanka | Asanka Gurusinha | 84 (103) |
| SLSri Lanka | Arjuna Ranatunga | 75* (40) |
| KEKenya | Steve Tikolo | 96 (95) |
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
Aravinda de Silva (Sri Lanka)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
← All 1996 World Cup matches · 1996 World Cup overview
← Cricket · Champions list · All-time records · T20 World Cup · All competitions · Teams · Players