1996 World Cup: Cricket's Greatest Moments from the Indian Subcontinent - A Look Back at the Historic 1996 Cricket World Cup

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1996 World Cup: A Historic Event in Cricket

The 1996 cricket world cup was a momentous occasion that took place in India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka from February 14 to March 17, 1996. The tournament featured eight teams from the ICC's Test-playing nations and was won by Sri Lanka, who defeated Australia in the final.

The Road to the 1996 World Cup

The road to the 1996 world cup began with the qualification process, which saw several teams compete for a spot in the tournament. The top teams from each region qualified automatically, while others had to go through a qualifying tournament to secure their place.
  • India was the host nation and a strong contender for the