Swampy Marsh dominates in win over Lankans (Perth, 1989)

A brave Lankan batting display led by Arjuna Ranatunga on a fiery Perth pitch could not prevent Australia securing a 9 wicket win in a rain affected game.

Opener Geoff "Stumpy" Marsh led the way with an unbeaten 80.

Game No 2, WACA, Perth | 30 December 1989

• Sri Lanka: 203/9 (48 overs)
• Arjuna Ranatunga 71*
• Roshan Mahanama 27
• Jayantha Ratnayeke 25
• Terry Alderman 3/25, Simon O’Donnell 3/36
• Australia: 204/1 (38.5 overs)
• Geoff Marsh 80*
• David Boon 49*
• Mark Taylor 37
• Kapila Wijegunawardene 1/33

Australia won by 9 wickets, with 67 balls remaining.