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Australia vs Sri Lanka, 1st Match at Melbourne, , Dec 26 1989 - Match Result

RESULT
1st Match, Melbourne, December 26, 1989, Benson & Hedges World Series
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(48.5/48.5 ov) 228/5
(47.2/48.5 ov, T:229) 198

Australia won by 30 runs

Player Of The Match
57* (60) & 4/36
simon-o-donnell
108

Dean Jones and O'Donnell's 108-run partnership is AUS's highest for the 6th wicket in ODIs, breaking the record of 99 between Rod Marsh and Ross Edwards

25

de Silva has broken the record for most catches by a fielder (25) in ODIs for SL, going past Mahanama's 24

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Scorecard summary
Australia 228/5(48.5 overs)
85* (89)
Sri Lanka 198/10(47.2 overs)
Match details
Melbourne Cricket Ground
TossSri Lanka, elected to field first
Series
Season1989/90
Player Of The Match
Match numberODI no. 596
Match daysday (50-over match)
ODI debut
Umpires
PointsAustralia 2, Sri Lanka 0
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