AUSTRALIA v SRI LANKA WORLD CUP FINAL ODI LAHORE MARCH 17 1996 ARAVINDA De SILVA ARJUNA RANATUNGA

[@sunilperera4600]

I travelled from Moscow to Colombo and after winning the semi final, took the Charter flight to Lahore. What a match. All Pakistani brothers and sisters cheered for their brother country. It brought tears to my eyes to see our Pakistani brothers and sisters cheering for my country. I worked in Lahore for 6 months on a World Bank project to prepare a Master Plan for 10 cities in Lahore. I did my best for them. Long live our Friendship.

[@Nick-eb7up]

What's your thoughts about India, Bro?

[@nasirabbas8360]

Legendary srilankan cricket team in 90s love and respect from Pakistan.

[@businessintelligence9790]

Pakistani crowed cheering for Sri Lanka even though Pakistan was out of the world cup . That's amazing ! Pakistani's are big hearted people.

[@rajithahettige]

Always PAK and SL brothers ❤

[@Goldenshadows105]

​@@rajithahettige👍👍👍It is the Asian Union. Pakistan always helps Sri Lanka, there is no cheating, lying or cheating like India. Everyone in Sri Lanka respects the Pakistani brothers with love👌👌

[@Robin-n7n]

​​@@Goldenshadows105Beggars will always remain in a dream land. Indian are the people who helped srilankan people during 2022 economic crisis. Indian gave them billions of dollar Aid money. Indians gave them covid medicines during covid . Don't spread wrong message poor pakistani. Everybody knows about your country. You guys only knows to spread hatred and do begging . 😂😂😂😂

[@siddhant3093]

I don't think till date Sri Lanka has got a better all rounder than Aravinda De Silva. What a great player. Regards to the legend from India..

[@kajanrajkajan1288]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@SurajGupta-y5z]

2003 sri lankan team was best

[@YogiJiFor2029]

Not just Sri Lanka I think De Silva would rank in top 5 best all rounders of the world ever

[@Sandy432]

You all are wrong sanath jayasurya was far bigger allrounder than arvinda check his record

[@lokeshs1374]

​@@Sandy432Agree that Jayasuriya was also a very good Allrounder with a phenomenal record, especially against India. But the impact Aravinda Desilva had on Big Matches against all teams was unmatchable. People literally had no answer for him. Neither with the ball nor with the Bat. That's why many consider him as the Best Sri Lankan Allrounder ever..

[@tarekkhan1387]

I was present at this match in qaddafi stadium, and whole stadium was supporting SRILANKA including me😍😍

[@bubujela]

9 . i was present there too along with him@@Nksharma-fz3nw

[@vanita8463]

Lvda zooth Bol rha hai

[@vanita8463]

Andi mandi sandi jo zooth bolega uski ammi….😂😂🎉

[@mohamadrimlan9109]

❤

[@bubujela]

@@vanita8463 Teri ammi Chinal

[@saffiawan]

What a big moment in SL cricket history. We Pakistanis were jubilant as we won it. Great ambassador of cricket, Arvinda Desilva one of the finest cricket SL ever produced.

[@maneeshkumar3200]

By record, any player should not be considered genius. Arvinnda d silva was really a genius. He gave output whenever team required. According to me, all indians player are playing for record only. Sachin was most fissadi player. Australia was only bitten in 96 world Cup otherwise they never loose any wc final. This srilankan team is my fav team.

[@kisonsl6659]

Exactly only Asian player to beat Aus in a WC final!!

[@ribji34]

In our days all Sri Lankan national cricketers were talented, hardworking and dedicated.

[@deepakjadhav1882]

abhi toh sab chutiye he saale

[@shijubalathekkayil]

Ranathunga is a brilliant caption❤ Disilva is real hero....🙏👌

[@earthexplorer579]

Aravinda king of Cricket

[@sameerasmr6217]

WHAT AN ERA FOR LEGENDARY 🎉SRI LANKAN CRICKET 🏏 🇱🇰 Thank you for great support by Pakistan 🇵🇰 and rest of all Pakistanis 🎉😊

[@Muslim-Channel345]

Most welcome 🤗

[@crazybikerz-t9w]

Never seen a better player than ranatunga playing slip .. What a great player he was .. and arvinda a great all-rounder srilanka ever got..

[@margingalaxy9826]

Aravinda de silva played a gem of century in 96’ world cup finals.

[@ranga4172]

And bowling too

[@RollerGuideX]

And finally he's rewarded as he's accepted into ICC hall of fame.

[@Lawyerunion]

And 3 wicket

[@ChaniduGamage90]

He was also the highest wicket taker in the final. No other could take more than one wicket. And two catches, too! It was All-round performance ❤️

[@rtrtt7478]

I'm a srilankan..From this match i understood the love and support of Pakistan for sri lanka. Brothers forever 🇵🇰🇱🇰

[@Cric.saga17]

We love you too bro 🇱🇰❤️🇵🇰

[@MrRajitha]

By far, this is "The Best Ground Support Ever Received" in a World Cup final when the home team is not playing, and it will surely remain the same in the future. No one will ever support a visiting country in such a way again, ever. This exemplifies the friendship, brotherhood, and love between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, which still going strong. Thank you, Pakistan, from a Sri Lankan brother. - ❤❤❤❤

[@rajeshchaurasia4207]

I started watching cricket with this world cup matches....my interest for the cricket rised in 1996... unforgettable wc

[@xavier1834]

That defeat made Australia more dangerous & then there came 1999, 2003 & 2007's unbeaten era..

[@NirajSingh-gb2kc]

1999 was not unbeaten era they were just lucky followed by 2003

[@archanamanekar5635]

And India stopped them in 2011 wc

[@xavier1834]

@@archanamanekar5635 What's about 19th Nov , 2023 😂😂

[@archanamanekar5635]

@@xavier1834 yes they defeated us but we will come stronger in next wc

[@DARKZY..]

​@@archanamanekar5635 2015 semi finals 2023 finals

[@sadenb]

Australia reached the finals of 1996, 1999, 2003 and 2007 . That's an amazing feat.

[@Rrunkhyfdhkoihdd]

2015 and 2023 and win all

[@mkmphysio9555]

​@@Rrunkhyfdhkoihddnot 1996

[@shahzadirani]

@@Rrunkhyfdhkoihddya but they dominated that entire era from 1996-2007. While they still won in 2015 and 2023 they are not the dominating team in the world over a period of time.

[@iamkaushikroy]

​@@shahzadiraniYes.

[@shaam7433]

😂😂😂 1999 Pak Vs Aus in final

[@tejasbhagat4444]

35:48 Australia sets up field to stop Arvinda De Silva.. Arvinda hits a boundary piercing the field set up

[@AdithyaGimhanaMusicforLife]

Nice catch.

[@yohanwewathenna7551]

Aravinda Sir,what a player❤

[@javeediqbal5690]

Kumar dharmasena and Paul Reifel played in this game and both are officiating as umpires in the 2023 world cup. 👏

[@rs-qt1qg]

And Ravi Shastri is still around as a commentator

[@RP-kr2mg]

so is Sunil Gavaskar@@rs-qt1qg

[@iamkaushikroy]

​@@rs-qt1qgYes

[@tharakakarunarathne2420]

Aravinda. The most underrated. We still talk about his inning.

[@kanishkawijewardana9328]

Sir Aravinda de Silva you amazing just amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ChaniduGamage90]

Aravinda was also the highest wicket taker in the final. No other could take more than one wicket. And two catches! It was All-round performance ❤️

[@Asiridananjaya]

Love you sri lanka 🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

[@KamalAPerera]

Sri Lanka entered the 1996 World Cup as underdogs, behind the more favoured Australia, India and Pakistan. Sri Lanka’s past record in World Cups had been dismal In five World Cups, Sri Lanka had won 4 matches and lost 20. But winning the 1996 world cup was no fluke, and completely the result of brilliant planning. In the process, Sri Lanka forever revolutionised the entire sport, in a manner that no team had done before. The concept of ‘Pinch Hitting’ in cricket had first appeared as far back as the 1970s in the South African domestic scene. But it was not until 1995 that the ICC formally adopted it with only two fielders permitted outside the circle in the first 15 overs. Sri Lanka was the first international team to seize upon the change in rules to innovate and change their game. In doing so Sri Lanka changed the ideology of ODI cricket and hastened the introduction of the Twenty Overs format and the vastly successful IPL. Up to then, batting strategy in ODI cricket followed a well-rehearsed pattern - respect for the new ball, protect the wickets, build a platform and launch a late assault from overs 40-50. However, Sri Lanka changed this forever, introducing a new BRAND OF CRICKET.....🌹🌹❤️❤️👏👏👏

[@indikaroshan3554]

Lllllp0

[@easypettyworld1004]

Then came Jay Shah who ruined SL cricket and cricket in general.

[@Sam85080]

It was Aravinda who won the WC for SL

[@tejasbhagat4444]

22:26 is where excitement starts. Tony Grieg in commentary box.

[@life-gb2zk]

Absolutely bro..

[@Sajeetharan]

The cricket scene of the 90s holds a special place in our hearts, embodying pure bliss. Back then, we eagerly anticipated matches for months, savoring the excitement as it unfolded. Fast forward to 2023, and we find ourselves inundated with over 10 matches a day, a stark contrast to the anticipation we once cherished. What made the 90s cricket era truly magical was the simplicity that enveloped every aspect of the game. Players, commentators, and award ceremonies were characterized by a genuine authenticity, devoid of fantasy, politics, or commercial interests. Alas, those days seem to be a distant memory, as the cricket landscape has evolved into a more fast-paced and commercially driven spectacle.

[@balamurugan-ds8cg]

you're giving me information how cricket becomes ones part of life and it holds lots of time invested in it.

[@rainsleep8495]

❤❤❤❤❤ yes brother 😢😢😢😢😢

[@gayanxan]

Well said...👏

[@navindersingh1712]

This is called classic highlights at its best

[@HISXLNC01]

We all know Richie Benaud to be a good live commentator, but in this video one can clearly see how good a presenter of a recorded cricket show he is. The match has ended, Sri Lanka has won the World Cup already when Richie's part is being recorded (as one can see from the darkness of the evening sky), yet he seamlessly blends his dialogues of the highlights package with those of the pre recorded bits. Very smooth. 👌🏼

[@rameezrather5385]

yes in fact i have seen him do this in almost all d highlights videos of World series matches.

[@lalranjith2452]

​@@rameezrather5385@

[@NOOR-ul8qy]

Arvind d Silva did everything from balling fielding and then obviously great batting such a legend

[@ianghose1]

Bloody hell! Mark Taylor scored more runs, at a better a strike-rate in 1996, than Kohli did in 2023! Both matches did follow very similar patterns. Similar scores, similar results.

[@lokeshs1374]

Wow, This match was exactly repeated in 2023 worldcup finals. Target Around 240. Won with 7 wickets remaining. Blue and Yellow jerseys. Only Australia's role got reveresed.😂😂

[@ianghose1]

Mark Taylor scored more runs, and scored them faster than Rahul and Kohli!

[@tejasbhagat4444]

19:30 Dharmasena the Umpire in his times as a bowler

[@20shourya]

56 inch ka Dharma sena.

[@NavaneethSagarMusic]

lot of similarities that defines great captaincy ,pat cummins and ranatunga excelled in field placement and rotation of the spells of bowlers which was one of the underrated reasons for wc final wins in 1996 and 2023 alike

[@navindersingh1712]

I remember very well.I was in class 3

[@preethishsi6948]

During Toss Time... How many Photographers ??? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦‍♂🤦‍♂.. Nostalgia 😍😍

[@NetITGeeks]

I hope the Sri Lankan National Cricket Team come back up to the 96 days. I was a small kid when this happened but I vividly remember the day like yesterday.

[@Anuruddha_Ekanayake]

Pakistan is always a friend of ours.. we all sri lankans love them ❤️❤️❤️

[@Srikanth-bc8er]

1996 revenge taken in 2007 2011 Ind revenge taken in 2023 Aus Dominating Cricket ✍️

[@kisonsl6659]

It's difficult to beat Australia alright but to beat them in a proper WC final by an Asian player was only Aravinda De Silva! This factor itself make him the best batsman from Asia.

[@shubhamghosh9651]

May be a once in a life time feat for Sri Lanka. The 2023 final was much similar to the 1996 final. Then, Sri Lanka choked Australia and restricted them to a similar 241 total before winning big. De Silva hitting a century like Head.

[@ronysingh4133]

Exactly,India played like Australia of 1996

[@gauravsamadhiya0733]

It means we should win next 3 world cup in a row as Australia did 99,2003 & 2007😅

[@bandara929]

Aravinda excellent player ❤

[@arunb8841]

1996 - Aus - 241; SL Chased it.. 2023 - Ind - 240; Aus Chased it..🤔🙁

[@donmudit2257]

Those days 242 is record wining score in à WC final...Now à day like 350 ..And those days Aussi players are fearless..See the card.

[@vishveshtadsare3160]

​@@donmudit2257aus scored fast so 240 was actually 250 now

[@classroom3223]

Indians had fixed plans which everyone knew. Australians played with strategy and commitment. Wrong and poor homework by India in the final. This was one of the weak Australian teams ever, still they managed to win

[@highgrown3566]

De Silva what a player

[@kavita33379]

That time srilankan players were v.gud.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RuleNo2NoNames]

27:35 Today, 19th Nov 2023 India All out for 240 in the World cup final. Australia while chasing this target were 60/3 in 10 overs. Travis Head scored 137 runs from 120 balls, more than run a ball. In the end, it was an easy and comfortable 6 wickets victory, 7 overs to spare, where Head and Labuschange partnership was 192. Australia because the 6th time World Champions. Why I am mentioning this, coz I felt, this two games were almost similar.

[@nihalratnayake542]

I watch again this match since I am not well today. Tears came to my eyes as a srilankan.when aravinda hit his 100 ,how Arjuna hug aravinda is a maximum spirit of arjuna .love you pakistan .come up by set a siding conspiracies other nation doing for your country .love you again .

[@MrDananjaya123]

Aravinda the best sri lankan batsman of all time❤

[@vijaysrinivasan6362]

Smooth, unadulterated cricket played by only the best, something we can't get anymore I guess.

[@Akhy0503]

This was cricket real cricket and the greats were playing in the tournament unlike today cricket name has changed to baseball fully trained from T20 leagues.. No greats created only financial millionaires...

[@yte549]

😂😂😂😂 cry more

[@anwarahmed7123]

Remember this game v well. Conditions were overcast throughout the first innings. Second innings was offcourse under the lights. Sun never came out. Was a dull day. Cricket means Sunshine !!! Australians should have used their feet and tried to attack spinners. SL won because of spinners, they had enough batting to chase down that score. Aravinda d silva looked like a man on a mission throughout the game be it fielding, bowling or batting - 3 catches, 3 wickets and an unbeaten 100 , a dream game

[@sreelalsreelalsudhakaran3992]

Indeed, these games shared a lot of similarities. Trevis Head with bat and ball in 2023; Aravinda with bat and ball in 1996. As a fan of cricket, I thoroughly enjoyed two matches. Unfortunately, we were unable to win the two competitions that were held in India.

[@iamkaushikroy]

I Am Here After Australia Won Their 6th ICC ODI WORLD CUP Against INDIA in November,2023. 🎉😊

[@NiravJoshi]

Mark Taylor couldn’t win a WC but two people in this team, SW and RP, both become captains and win world cups. Says a lot about his incredible leadership skills.

[@mustafamoeezfamily]

1996 world cup final was kind of similar to what happened in 2023 atleast in the final, AUS is playing, 241 runs scored batting first and team chasing won the match comprehensively

[@tejasbhagat4444]

26:48 Reverse sweep standing.

[@MuhammadRamzan-ml4dg]

Congratulations SL win World Cup Final Lahore Pakistan 1996

[@sebzharshan]

Another day like this for SLC so far away - almost not within reach with our current team.

[@redlobster5030]

Nice to see again and thx Pakistan people ❤

[@ViratKohli-wy2sk]

Only Team to beat Australia in finals of icc tournament 😢😢 sad that now they aren't like how they were before

[@JahidulIslam]

West Indies says hi

[@ViratKohli-wy2sk]

@@JahidulIslam which year

[@JahidulIslam]

@@ViratKohli-wy2sk 1975.

[@supremegodemperordonaldtru3563]

Windies won the 60 over World Cup old format. Sri Lanka is the only team to beat Australia in the standard 50 over ICC World Cup format. @@JahidulIslam

[@RR-jr4ow]

I am sri lankan. Now sri lanka is playing street cricket not a international cricket . Very sad

[@surensalgado5430]

1996 World Cup Cricket Team of SL ❤🇱🇰👌🏏

[@linkinparkmickyshri]

Only that one lucky time

[@chamarinilushikadezoysa6511]

Nice ly and respect 1996 cricket teem and my all cricket kumara sangakkara mahala jayawardena, සනත්ගේ jayasuriya, ලසිත් malinga and all cricket fans and members 2022 inot and brack 2023 but e cricket fans only 2022 but me so helps 2023 but don't care 2023 cricket teem iam not sad sar I go sefaret me my action and my fanish inof one me sefaret jenuin rising dont me fallow and subscription but me hurt next level fanish fallow not inof 😂😂😂😂

[@MohemmedSafran]

Eththanai thadevai parththalum alukkathe marakke mudeyathe srilankavin varalaru wold cup that time team 11 diamond speciale salute for de siva sir ranatunga sir good job

[@Corn.bread28]

Paul Reifel (AUS) Kumar Dharmasena(SL) Richard Illingworth(ENG) All three players are umpires in 2033 WC🔥🔥🔥😅

[@DuskZion]

Are you from the future

[@nimrakiani465]

Great politician of our country Muhtarma Benazir Bhutto 😢😢

[@a2dsouza]

Unbelievably, this is the last time Australia lost a 50-over World Cup final... 5-0 in finals since then.

[@velmuruganvelmurugan3571]

Superb team srilanka ❤❤❤❤❤ Mass that' moments

[@kaviyavlogs2271]

No one tell about gurusinghe(gura)he is the pressure handler in sri lankan team..he known how to handle aussie bowlers

[@laxmidattadeshpande3722]

I like this match in my childhood arvinda d silva is my favorite

[@laxmidattadeshpande3722]

Arwinda was great player

[@highgrown3566]

What a player's ரணதுங்க and Aravinda de silvaa.dedicated players

[@aselajayampathi9892]

Our ever ever maked proud our MOTHER LAND 1996 team ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.

[@oldshowsb418]

This was when the country was going through a war. This victory meant a lot for the locals. It was a redemption for the team after the pain full Australia tour. They had a fire inside them and determined to show the world they were the best. Unfortunately, after 2015, we do not see the same fire and willingness in the team

[@ShironNaseer]

Thanks Pakistan people because they're support ❤

[@NavaneethSagarMusic]

who is here after travis head century batting second similar to aravinda's century in 96 final chasing,almost similar scores ,241 that time

[@daveb3987]

Looking back, feel mostly sorry for Mark Taylor. A great captain, steered his team to the final, did his job as an opener in the final... the one that got away.

[@sdv10in]

The time I start liking cricket...

[@tejasbhagat4444]

Times when players did mistakes even in World Cup finals.

[@RP-kr2mg]

still do

[@tejasbhagat4444]

Shane Warne playing at 5 in World Cup Final.

[@abiwarman9766]

golden moments ❤💥

[@harshapathmasiri]

Great knock from SL. Legendary game 1996

[@krishnasai7891]

1996 world cup jersies had best printing. Fantastic color contrast for Srilanka, West Indies.

[@tejasbhagat4444]

35:48 seems like power cut in Pakistan😂😂

[@bunom3317]

In 1996, Sri Lanka won the World cup. In 2023, Sri Lankan Cricket was suspended. Corrupted Cricket Board ruined everything. One of the main culprits who should responsible for that, also played this match.

[@joshforde698]

Game actually played out similarly to the 2023 final. Australia not making enough runs from a good position, couple of early wickets in the chase making it look a tough ask, but comfortable by the end.

[@iroshannadeera6914]

De Silva master blaster🔥🔥

[@ZishanRana-qc3cc]

De silva run out his last inining in 2003 semi final vs Australia

[@AmirSultan-e8s]

Imran khan such a nice personality ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sugathsamantha2565]

Really good ❤❤❤❤❤1996 would cup good luck all ❤❤❤

[@abheethaherath-dc3rp]

Aravinda is the hero.. no doubt ..... but gurusinghe....the unsung hero...

[@jayanthabandara1605]

Yes - very correct - he was the anchorage, but not recognized well as I feels

[@suddonlee4326]

Thanks! 👍

[@alterfigure5555]

Still Ravi shastri is doing commentary😮this man is cricketer or commentator???

[@demunidesilva8328]

Watching, regularly this fixture by present TEAM, coaches, managers, counsellers, club & school cricketers, CRICKET BOARD, in particular is a must. I watch the match live then and yet, it is being impressed !

[@harshaherath6011]

still keep watching this. thanks heroes

[@jayeshdhairav9730]

D .silva aisan vivRichard ✌

[@misinghs4]

As a kid in 90s i used to scare just seeing sri lanka dress!

[@donmudit2257]

Arjuna cutshot hardly play by any bastman now even it is a an easy shot..

[@Saivijay12]

Same like 2023 final .....mark Taylor also looking like Rohit Sharma.. after lost final Australia raised his team in peak ... continuosly 3 World cups ...India too will raise in peak level after lost 2023 final chance to win 2027, 2031, 2035 World cups . Let's wait 😁😁

[@QuotableWisdom477]

Nice memory of 1996

[@kunalpratapsingh855]

Is match ko dekh kar aesa lag raha h jaise aus A aur Sri Lanka A khel rahe ho