5 instances of a team winning after conceding a lead of over 200 runs

3) Sri Lanka vs Australia, (SSC) Colombo 1992

Despite the first innings collapse, the Aussies held their nerves and staged a memorable victory

Lead Conceded: 291

Result: Australia won by 16 runs

A world record (still standing) for the margin of runs conceded before winning, the visitors had to do it the hard way. Allan Border’s team were bowled out for 256 after Sri Lanka had opted to field first. Ian Healy’s late revival gave Australia a respectable total.

Thanks to hundreds from skipper Ranatunga, Gurusinha, and Kaluwitharana, the Lions replied with a massive score of 547. After a fighting effort from the visitor’s middle order, Australia were restricted to 471 courtesy of some brilliant bowling by Champaka Ramanayake and Don Anurasiri.

With the target being just 181, the Lankan’s had a casual approach and paid a heavy price for it. Spin twin Greg Matthews and Shane Warne claimed seven wickets between them and bowled out their opposition for 164. A memorable victory indeed!