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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.

Credits & Contributors (6)

Credits showing ✓ are confirmed by both the project owner and the credited creator.

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

Cast & Performance

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

Other

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