This Day That Year: Sri Lanka Beat Australia in Lahore to Win The 1996 Cricket World Cup

On this day, 25 years ago, Sri Lanka defeated Australia in the final of the 1996 Cricket World Cup to lift their maiden trophy. The final of the 1996 World Cup took place in Lahore. Aravinda de Silva scored unbeaten on 107.

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On This Day Sri Lanka Win 1996 Cricket World Cup

25 years ago today Sri Lanka made history by winning their first World Cup.
They beat Australia in the final in Lahore by 7 wickets with Aravinda de Silva unbeaten on 107. #bbccricket pic.twitter.com/EJstbHbeBR
— Test Match Special (@bbctms) March 17, 2021

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This Day That Year: Sri Lanka Beat Australia in Lahore to Win The 1996 Cricket World Cup

On this day, 25 years ago, Sri Lanka defeated Australia in the final of the 1996 Cricket World Cup to lift their maiden trophy. The final of the 1996 World Cup took place in Lahore. Aravinda de Silva scored unbeaten on 107.

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