Australia vs Sri Lanka
Benson & Hedges World Series
ODI
26 Dec 1989
Result
Australia
228/5(48.5 ov)
Sri Lanka
198(47.2 ov)
Australia won by 30 runs
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
TossSri Lanka won the toss and elected to field The match was reduced to 48.5 overs per side. GD Campbell and MA Taylor (both AUS) and ST Jayasuriya (SL) made their ODI debuts The 2nd limited overs international to be played on Boxing Day overall, and the 1st
Player of the matchSP O'Donnell (AUS)
UmpiresLJ King and CD TImmins
Competition
Benson & Hedges World Series
Format
ODI
Venue
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Date
26 Dec 1989
Result
Australia won by 30 runs