In the semi-final , Sri Lanka , heading towards a crushing victory over India at Eden Gardens ( Calcutta ) after their hosts lost eight wickets while scoring 120 runs in pursuit of 254 , were awarded victory by default after riots broke out in protest against the Indian performance . In the semi-final , Sri Lanka , headed towards a crushing victory over India at Eden Gardens ( Calcutta ) after their hosts slumped to 120\/8 from being 98\/1 in pursuit of 252 , were awarded victory by default after riots broke out in protest against the Indian performance .