Group stage (Pool B) — 2003 Cricket World Cup
February 14, 2003 · City Oval, Pietermaritzburg
Result: SLSri Lanka — Sri Lanka won by 10 wickets. BABangladesh 124 all out, SLSri Lanka 126/0. February 14, 2003 · City Oval, Pietermaritzburg.
Vaas's opening hat-trick removed Bangladesh's top three batsmen for 0; widely reported as finishing with a five-wicket haul in the innings, though the exact figures were not independently confirmed to this round's sourcing standard.
Scorecard
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| BABangladesh (1st innings) | 124 all out |
| SLSri Lanka (2nd innings) | 126/0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka | Chaminda Vaas | took a hat-trick with the first three balls of the Bangladesh innings |
Player of the Match
Chaminda Vaas (Sri Lanka)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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