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Quiz about 1996 World Cup Final
Quiz about 1996 World Cup Final

1996 World Cup Final Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about the Final of 1996 Wills World Cup. This ODI cricket match was a fascinating one between Australia and Sri Lanka.

A multiple-choice quiz by raj_dalvi2003. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
120,773
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
4 / 5
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1208
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Question 1 of 5
1. Who won the 1996 ICC World Cup Final? Hint


Question 2 of 5
2. Who top scored for Australia?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)
Question 3 of 5
3. Who top scored for Sri Lanka? Hint


Question 4 of 5
4. Who made a vital unbeaten 47 to turn the tide towards the Sri Lankans? Hint


Question 5 of 5
5. Who walked away with the Man of the Match Award? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who won the 1996 ICC World Cup Final?

Answer: Sri Lanka

Australia were the unfortunate losing team in the final.Due to De Silva's swashbuckling 107 not out, Sri Lanka won the World Cup. Sri Lanka cruised home by 7 wickets.
2. Who top scored for Australia?

Answer: Mark Taylor

Mark Taylor's 74 came off 83 balls.
3. Who top scored for Sri Lanka?

Answer: Aravinda De Silva

Aravinda De Silva's unbeaten 107 came off just 124 balls.Gurusinha made 65, Jayasuriya made 6 and Kaluwitharna made 9.Gurusinha and Ranatunga assisted De Silva in winning Wills World Cup 96.
4. Who made a vital unbeaten 47 to turn the tide towards the Sri Lankans?

Answer: Arjuna Ranatunga

Arjuna Ranatunga's unbeaten 47 came of just 37 balls. Gurusinha made 65, Jayasuriya made 6 and Kaluwitharna made 9.Gurusinha and De Silva also turned the tide towards the Sri Lankans after they were in trouble losing Jayasuriya and Kaluwitharana.
5. Who walked away with the Man of the Match Award?

Answer: Aravinda DeSilva

Aravinda De Silva was awarded the Man of the Match award for his 107 not out off just 124 balls.
Source: Author raj_dalvi2003

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