Group stage (Group A) — 1999 Cricket World Cup
May 22, 1999 · New Road, Worcester
Result: SLSri Lanka — Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets. ZIZimbabwe 197/9 (50 overs), SLSri Lanka 198/6 (46 overs). May 22, 1999 · New Road, Worcester.
Full Sri Lanka bowling breakdown not confirmed to this round's sourcing standard.
Scorecard
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| ZIZimbabwe (1st innings) | 197/9 (50 overs) |
| SLSri Lanka (2nd innings) | 198/6 (46 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| ZIZimbabwe | Grant Flower | 42 (69) |
| ZIZimbabwe | Andy Flower | 41 (60) |
| SLSri Lanka | Marvan Atapattu | 54 (90) |
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
Marvan Atapattu (Sri Lanka)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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