Group stage (Pool A) — 2015 Cricket World Cup
March 1, 2015 · Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Result: SLSri Lanka — Sri Lanka won by 9 wickets. ENEngland 309/6 (50 overs), SLSri Lanka 312/1 (47.2 overs). March 1, 2015 · Westpac Stadium, Wellington.
The first time a team chased down 300+ in a World Cup match for the loss of only 1 wicket.
Scorecard
England won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| ENEngland (1st innings) | 309/6 (50 overs) |
| SLSri Lanka (2nd innings) | 312/1 (47.2 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| SLSri Lanka | Lahiru Thirimanne | 139* |
| SLSri Lanka | Kumar Sangakkara | 117* (86) |
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
Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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