Super Six — 2003 Cricket World Cup
March 7, 2003 · SuperSport Park, Centurion
Result: AUAustralia — Australia won by 96 runs. AUAustralia 319/5 (50 overs), SLSri Lanka 223 all out (47.4 overs). March 7, 2003 · SuperSport Park, Centurion.
Player of the Match not independently confirmed to this round's sourcing standard, though Ponting or Gilchrist's centuries are the overwhelming likely pick.
Scorecard
Australia won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| AUAustralia (1st innings) | 319/5 (50 overs) |
| SLSri Lanka (2nd innings) | 223 all out (47.4 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| AUAustralia | Ricky Ponting | 114 (106) |
| AUAustralia | Adam Gilchrist | 99 (88) |
| SLSri Lanka | Aravinda de Silva | 92 (94) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka | Dilhara Fernando | 3/47 |
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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