Highlights of 1996 ODI World CUP

The 1996 Cricket World Cup was the sixth edition of the Cricket World Cup, scheduled to be hosted by India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The tournament was played from 14 February to 17 March 1996.

Here are some of the key highlights of the 1996 Cricket World Cup:

It was the first World Cup to be hosted by more than one country.

It was also the first World Cup to be played in the sub-continent.

Sri Lanka won the tournament, defeating Australia in the final.

Sri Lanka's Aravinda de Silva was named Player of the Tournament.

India's Sachin Tendulkar scored the most runs in the tournament (523 runs).

Australia's Shane Warne took the most wickets in the tournament (20 wickets).

The tournament was a huge success, with an estimated 1.1 billion people watching the final.

Here are some of the most memorable moments from the 1996 Cricket World Cup:

Sri Lanka's upset victory over Australia in the final was one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.

India's Sachin Tendulkar scored 140 not out against Kenya, the highest individual score in the tournament.

Australia's Shane Warne took 5 for 34 against South Africa, the best bowling figures in the tournament.

The match between India and Pakistan at Eden Gardens was one of the most thrilling matches in World Cup history, with India winning by just a run.

The tournament was also notable for the emergence of a number of young stars, including Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, and Ricky Ponting.