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ICC Cricket World Cup 1996 — Sri Lanka Champions

The smallest nation. The biggest upset in cricket history.

★ Sri Lanka won their first ICC World Cup
★ Arjuna Ranatunga iconic captain
★ Jayasuriya Man of the Tournament

About

Sri Lanka won the ICC Cricket World Cup on 17 March 1996 under Arjuna Ranatunga's captaincy, beating Australia by 7 wickets at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. Sanath Jayasuriya was named Player of the Tournament for his explosive opening batting. The only World Cup title in Sri Lanka's history.

Trailer / Official Video

ICC Cricket World Cup 1996 — Sri Lanka Champions

Credits & Contributors (6)

Cast & Performance
Arjuna Ranatunga Sanath Jayasuriya Muttiah Muralitharan
Other
Kumar Sangakkara Lasith Malinga Aravinda de Silva

Cast & Performance

Arjuna Ranatunga
Arjuna Ranatunga Captain — Sri Lanka (World Cup Winners)
Sanath Jayasuriya
Sanath Jayasuriya Opening Batter — Player of the Tournament
Muttiah Muralitharan
Muttiah Muralitharan Lead Spinner

Other

Kumar Sangakkara
Kumar Sangakkara Player
Lasith Malinga
Lasith Malinga Player
Aravinda de Silva
Aravinda de Silva Not yet on platform Player of the Final — 107* & 3 wickets
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