Group stage (Group A) — 1996 Cricket World Cup
February 21, 1996 · Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
Result: SLSri Lanka — Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets (78 balls remaining). ZIZimbabwe 228/6 (50 overs), SLSri Lanka 229/4 (37 overs). February 21, 1996 · Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.
Scorecard
Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| ZIZimbabwe (1st innings) | 228/6 (50 overs) |
| SLSri Lanka (2nd innings) | 229/4 (37 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| ZIZimbabwe | Alistair Campbell | 75 (102) |
| SLSri Lanka | Aravinda de Silva | 91 (86) |
| SLSri Lanka | Asanka Gurusinha | 87 (100) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| ZIZimbabwe | Heath Streak | 3/60 |
Player of the Match
Aravinda de Silva (Sri Lanka)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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