Australia vs Sri Lanka | Match Highlights | Gillespie's Fire, Jayasuriya's Five, Warne's Record

📍 Galle, August 22, 1999 — After repeated washouts in previous attempts, Galle finally hosted an ODI, and despite rain interruptions, fans witnessed a compelling battle between Australia and Sri Lanka in the Aiwa Cup 1999. Put in to bat after Sri Lanka won the toss, Adam Gilchrist and Mark Waugh gave Australia a brisk start, adding 60 runs in 11 overs. Gilchrist was controversially adjudged run out by the third umpire — a decision that shifted momentum. Sanath Jayasuriya took full advantage, scalping five wickets for 28 runs, ripping through the Aussie middle order. Despite this, Michael Bevan’s counterattacking 42 off 44 balls helped Australia reach a decent total before rain curtailed the innings. The match was reduced to 43 overs per side, and Sri Lanka were set a revised target of 211. In reply, Jason Gillespie wrecked Sri Lanka’s top order with three quick wickets, leaving the hosts reeling at 41 for four. With the pressure mounting and the middle order unable to recover, Shane Warne added to Sri Lanka’s woes, surpassing Craig McDermott’s record of 203 ODI wickets to become Australia’s leading ODI wicket-taker at the time. Australia won by 50 runs (D/L method), taking early control of the tournament. 🏏 International Debut: S. I. de Saram 🏆 Man of the Match: Jason Gillespie 📌 Match Summary: Australia: 207/9 in 43 overs (Jayasuriya 5/28, Bevan 42) Sri Lanka: 160 all out (Gillespie 3 wickets, Warne 2 wickets) #CricketMax #Highlights #AUSvsSL