1996 Cricket World Cup 1996 Cricket World Cup The 1996 Cricket World Cup, also called the Wills World Cup 1996 after its official sponsors, ITC's Wills brand, was the sixth Cricket World Cup, organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It was the second World Cup to be hosted by Pakistan and India, and for the first time by Sri Lanka. The tournament was won by Sri Lanka, who defeated Australia in the final at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Punjab. The Wills World Cup was played in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Controversy dogged the tournament before any games were played; Australia and
1996 Cricket World Cup statistics !Team !No. of Sixes The following table contains the ten leading wicket-takers of the tournament. This table lists the top ten players with the best bowling figures in the tournament. This is a list of the wicket keepers who have made the most dismissals in the tournament. This is a list of the outfielders who have taken the most catches in the tournament. The following tables are lists of the highest partnerships for the tournament. 1996 Cricket World Cup statistics This is a list of statistics for the 1996 Cricket World Cup. The following table lists the ten highest team