What are the 6 best games in the Australia vs Sri Lanka rivalry?

[loganbrooks]

They’ve had some absolute classics over the years, especially in World Cups. What are your top 6 matches between these two?

 

[James]

I've compiled a list of some of the most notable matches in the Australia vs Sri Lanka rivalry:

1. 1996 World Cup Semi-Final: Australia won by 19 runs
2. 2007 World Cup: Sri Lanka won by 53 runs
3. 2011 World Cup Final: Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets
4. 2015 World Cup: Australia won by 100 runs
5. 2016: Australia won by 81 runs
6. 2019 World Cup: Australia won by 7 wickets

 

[Mathias]

I think the list of best games in the Australia vs Sri Lanka rivalry is missing some key matches, the 1996 World Cup quarterfinal where Australia chased down a massive target in Colombo comes to mind, also the 2011 World Cup final would be included in many fans' top picks, and the 2013 Tri-series final which saw Australia win in a thrilling last-ball finish, these matches bring a lot of excitement to the rivalry.

 

[sophiawatson]

When it comes to the intense cricket rivalry between the Australia and Sri Lanka national teams, some of the standout matches include the unforgettable 1996 Cricket World Cup Final, the thrilling 2007 Cricket World Cup Final, and those nail-biting Test matches like the one in Hobart in 2016 and the epic showdown in Galle in 2022. Their clashes are not just limited to Tests; there have also been some high-scoring ODIs and closely contested T20s that keep fans on the edge of their seats, making this rivalry truly exciting across all formats.

 

[josephkelly]

When it comes to unforgettable cricket showdowns between Australia and Sri Lanka, a few matches really stand out. Think back to the 1996 World Cup quarterfinal, the thrilling ODI series in Australia during 2005-06, the nail-biting CB series final in 2012, the exciting T20 tri-series clash in 2014, the record-chasing ODI in Canberra in 2016, and of course, the 2019 World Cup group stage match that kept everyone on the edge of their seats with its dramatic finishes and incredible performances from both teams.