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1996 Cricket World Cup
The 1996 Cricket World Cup, officially known as the Wills World Cup for sponsorship reasons, was the sixth edition of the Cricket World Cup, jointly hosted by India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka from February 22 to March 17, 1996. It marked a significant moment in cricket history, as it was the first World Cup to feature a match played in Sri Lanka and the first to be co-hosted by three nations. The tournament saw 12 teams compete in 12 venues, with the final being held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where Sri Lanka emerged victorious, clinching their first World Cup title by defeating Australia. India's strong performance throughout the tournament contributed to heightened national fervor and further popularized cricket in the subcontinent.