Cricket World Cup 1996 Quiz

Cricket World Cup 1996 Quiz brings back memories of a tournament filled with unexpected turns and bold performances. One story that still fascinates fans is how Sri Lanka completely redefined the approach to batting in the first 15 overs. Sanath Jayasuriya and Romesh Kaluwitharana would charge at the bowlers right from the start, catching teams off guard. This aggressive strategy was new to one-day cricket and had a lasting impact on how the game is played today. That fearless mind set helped carry Sri Lanka to the 1996 World Cup final and eventually to victory. If you enjoy world cup 1996 trivia and simple memory-based fun, this quiz is a relaxed way to reconnect with those game-changing moments.

Cricket World Cup 1996

Where was the final match of the 1996 Cricket World Cup played?

Eden Gardens

Melbourne Cricket Ground

Gaddafi Stadium

Lord’s

Which batsman scored a century in the 1996 World Cup final?

Aravinda de Silva

Arjuna Ranatunga

Sanath Jayasuriya

Mark Taylor

Which two teams forfeited their matches in Sri Lanka due to security concerns?

India and Pakistan

England and South Africa

New Zealand and Zimbabwe

Australia and West Indies

Who was the Player of the Tournament in the 1996 World Cup?

Arjuna Ranatunga

Sanath Jayasuriya

Aravinda de Silva

Anil Kumble

Which team did Sri Lanka defeat in the semi-final of the 1996 World Cup?

Australia

South Africa

England

India

Which team did Kenya defeat in a major upset during the 1996 World Cup?

India

West Indies

South Africa

England

How many teams participated in the 1996 World Cup?

Who was the captain of the Australian team in the 1996 World Cup?

Mark Taylor

Steve Waugh

Ricky Ponting

Allan Border

Which team finished last in the group stage without a win?

UAE

Kenya

Netherlands

Zimbabwe

Which batsman scored back-to-back centuries in the 1996 World Cup?

Mark Waugh

Sachin Tendulkar

Brian Lara

Andy Flower

Your score is

The average score is 44%

Sample Questions from This Quiz

Where was the final match of the 1996 Cricket World Cup played?
Which batsman scored a century in the 1996 World Cup final?
Which two teams forfeited their matches in Sri Lanka due to security concerns?
Who was the Player of the Tournament in the 1996 World Cup?
Which team did Sri Lanka defeat in the semi-final of the 1996 World Cup?

Try the full quiz and see how many of these you can answer!

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