Quarter-final 4 — 1996 Cricket World Cup
March 11, 1996 · M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Result: AUAustralia — Australia won by 6 wickets. NZNew Zealand 286/9 (50 overs), AUAustralia 289/4 (47.5 overs). March 11, 1996 · M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Mark Waugh's century was his third of the tournament, a World Cup record at the time. This win sent Australia to their third World Cup final.
Scorecard
New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand (1st innings) | 286/9 (50 overs) |
| AUAustralia (2nd innings) | 289/4 (47.5 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand | Chris Harris | 130 (124) |
| NZNew Zealand | Lee Germon | 89 (96) |
| AUAustralia | Mark Waugh | 110 (112) |
| AUAustralia | Steve Waugh | 59* (68) |
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
Mark Waugh (Australia)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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