#1996 world cup

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Curtly Ambrose vs Sachin Tendulkar — World Cup 1996 Quarter-Final

India vs West Indies

1996-03-09

Curtly Ambrose's short-pitched assault on Sachin Tendulkar during the 1996 World Cup quarter-final — targeting the world's best batsman with rising deliveries at his throat — produced a masterclass of fast bowling pressure that Tendulkar resisted before eventually being dismissed.

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Aravinda de Silva's 107 Not Out — Sri Lanka Win Their First World Cup

Sri Lanka vs Australia

1996-03-17

Aravinda de Silva made 107 not out in the World Cup final — and also took 3 wickets with the ball — to lead Sri Lanka to their first World Cup title in a comprehensive 7-wicket victory over favourites Australia.

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