Australia vs Sri Lanka | Highlights | Mark Waugh’s Classy 84 | Chamara Silva’s Debut Fifty in Vain

📍 Colombo (R. Premadasa Stadium), August 26, 1999 — Australia secured their third consecutive win in the Aiwa Cup 1999, defeating Sri Lanka by 27 runs under lights to confirm a place in the final. Opting to bat, Mark Waugh showed signs of vintage form. Opening the innings with Adam Gilchrist, the pair added 83 in just 15 overs. Waugh continued with elegance and patience, compiling 84 off 94 balls — a much-needed knock, albeit with only five boundaries. Sri Lanka fought back with spin as Muttiah Muralitharan and Upul Chandana claimed three wickets each, slowing Australia’s charge and keeping them to a manageable total. In response, Sri Lanka stumbled early, collapsing to 87 for 5, with Glenn McGrath striking twice in his tournament debut. But Chamara Silva, on international debut, impressed with a calm and composed fifty. Later, Vaas and Chandana sparked hope with a late counterattack. Chandana’s explosive 35 off 31 balls brought Sri Lanka close, but his dismissal with three overs remaining sealed the result. Australia held their nerve and won by 27 runs, booking their spot in the final. 🏏 International Debut: L. P. C. Silva 🏆 Man of the Match: Mark Waugh 📌 Match Summary: Australia: 239 all out (Mark Waugh 84, Chandana 3/37, Muralitharan 3/42) Sri Lanka: 212 all out (Chamara Silva 55, McGrath 2/30, Fleming 2/37) #AUSvsIND #CricketMax #Highlights