Group stage (Group A) — 1996 Cricket World Cup
February 17, 1996 · R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Result: SLSri Lanka — Sri Lanka won by forfeit — match not played. SLSri Lanka , AUAustralia . February 17, 1996 · R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Australia refused to travel to Colombo following the January 1996 Central Bank bombing in the city and forfeited; Sri Lanka was awarded the match with full points, no ball bowled.
Scorecard
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka (1st innings) | |
| AUAustralia (2nd innings) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| Not confirmed to this site's sourcing standard for this match — omitted rather than guessed at. | ||
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
Not confirmed to this site's sourcing standard for this match — omitted rather than guessed at.
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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