Sri Lanka won the 1996 Cricket World Cup final at Lahore, becoming the first host nation to win the tournament. Which team did they beat, and by how many wickets?

Answer Explanation

Sri Lanka chased down Australia's 241/7 with 245/3 in 46.2 overs at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 17 March 1996, winning by 7 wickets. Aravinda de Silva scored an unbeaten 107 and was named Man of the Match.