Semi-final 2 — 1996 Cricket World Cup
March 14, 1996 · Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali
Result: AUAustralia — Australia won by 5 runs. AUAustralia 207/8 (50 overs), WIWest Indies 202 all out (49.3 overs). March 14, 1996 · Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali.
Australia recovered from 15/4 through a 138-run stand between Law and Bevan; West Indies, needing only 47 off the last 10 overs from 165/2, collapsed to lose their last 8 wickets for 37 runs, including Curtly Ambrose run out by Ian Healy near the end, sending Australia to the final against Sri Lanka.
Scorecard
Australia won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| AUAustralia (1st innings) | 207/8 (50 overs) |
| WIWest Indies (2nd innings) | 202 all out (49.3 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| AUAustralia | Stuart Law | part of a 138-run recovery stand |
| AUAustralia | Michael Bevan | part of a 138-run recovery stand |
| WIWest Indies | Brian Lara | 45 (45) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| AUAustralia | Shane Warne | 4/36 |
Player of the Match
Shane Warne (Australia)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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