Sri Lanka won the 1996 ODI Cricket World Cup, beating Australia in the final. In which city was that final played?

Answer Explanation

The 1996 World Cup final was played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, where Sri Lanka defeated Australia by 7 wickets to win their first title.

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