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The 1996 Cricket World Cup, also called the Wills World Cup 1996 after the Wills Navy Cut brand produced by tournament sponsor ITC, was the sixth Cricket World Cup organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Find the schedule, live scores and results of the 1996 cricket World Cup hosted by India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. See the matches, venues, teams and points table of the tournament won by Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka won by seven wickets with 22 balls remaining, chasing 242 runs in 50 overs. Aravinda de Silva scored an unbeaten 107 and took three wickets, while Sanath Jayasuriya was named player of the tournament.
- Aravinda de Silva
- Wills World CupSri Lanka tour of Pakistan
- 1995/96
- Sri Lanka, elected to field first
Jan 27, 2024 · Watch as Sri Lanka take on Australia in the final of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 1996.Subscribe to our YouTube channel 👉 @ICC Follow us for more 👇 Web...
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Nov 3, 2014 · Sri Lanka won their first World Cup in 1996, beating Australia in the final with a dominant all-round performance. The tournament also saw security-related boycotts, a forfeited semi-final, and a shambolic opening ceremony.
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Nov 30, 2010 · Sri Lanka won their first World Cup by beating Australia in the final, while India and West Indies lost by default due to security issues. The tournament also featured 15-over matches, a record-breaking century by Mark Waugh, and a spectacular collapse by West Indies.
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