On This Day In 1996: Sri Lanka Beat Australia To Win ODI World Cup
Aruna Shantha
17-Mar-2025 13:36:47
Sri Lanka's historic 1996 World Cup win, led by Arjuna Ranatunga, saw them beat Australia by seven wickets. Aravinda de Silva's 107 runs and three wickets earned him Player of the Match.
On This Day In 1996: The most important moment in Sri Lankan cricket probably occurred 29 years ago today on March 17.
Arjuna Ranatunga-led side did the unthinkable as they beat Australia in the 1996 Wills World Cup final. The ODI World Cup triumph remains a monumental achievement in the sport’s history. The high-octane game was a testament to Sri Lanka’s resilience and unwavering spirit against a formidable Aussie line-up.
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