Group stage (Pool A) — 2015 Cricket World Cup
March 8, 2015 · Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Result: AUAustralia — Australia won by 64 runs. AUAustralia 376/9 (50 overs), SLSri Lanka 312 all out (46.2 overs). March 8, 2015 · Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.
Maxwell's century was, at the time, the fastest ODI century by an Australian (51 balls) and his maiden ODI hundred. Sangakkara's century was his third in a row at this World Cup.
Scorecard
Australia won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| AUAustralia (1st innings) | 376/9 (50 overs) |
| SLSri Lanka (2nd innings) | 312 all out (46.2 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| AUAustralia | Glenn Maxwell | 102 (51) |
| SLSri Lanka | Kumar Sangakkara | 104 |
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
Glenn Maxwell (Australia)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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