On this day in 1996, Sri Lanka landed as one of the premier limited overs sides, by winning the 1996 50-over World Cup.
The tournament introduced us to Sri Lanka’s staple performers of the next decade, with the likes of Muttiah Muralitharan, Sanath Jayasuriya, and Chaminda Vaas all making their mark on the International scene.
A sparkling century from De Silva sealed the victory, as they broke the cycle of the established sides dominating the world game. To celebrate this historical moment, here is a clip of the final:
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