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1996 World Cup final
Fri, May 17 2019
World Cup Countdown: A history of the 1996 World Cup
1996 was the year the pinch-hitters really seized their opportunity and the third umpire made an appearance.
Thu, May 28 2015
Sri Lanka’s victory over Australia in the 1996 World Cup final
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Sun, February 14 2016
World Cup 1996 final: Aravinda de Silva helps Sri Lanka to achieve their finest day in cricket
Sri Lanka played brilliantly as a team in the 1996 World Cup and in a fitting finale beat Australia in the title clash. With a hundred, 3 wickets and 2 catches, Aravinda de Silva was the undisputed hero of the match.