Sixth edition of cricket world cup was held in 1996 and it was hosted by three asian countries Pakistan, India & Sri lanka. In this world cup Australia, Pakistan, South Africa & Sri Lanka played their best collective performances. In semi final Sri lanka clash Indian team while Australia narrowly won against West Indies. In final Sri Lanka Beat Australia by 7 wickets and became World Champion for the first time.
1996 World Cup Records
Highest total
398-5 — Sri Lanka v Kenya at Kandy
Lowest total
93 — West Indies v Kenya at Pune
Highest match aggregates
652-12 — Sri Lanka 398-5 v Kenya 254-7 at Kandy
Most runs
523 — S.R. Tendulkar (India)
Highest score
188* — Kirsten (South Africa) v U.A.E. at Rawalpindi
Most wickets
15 —A. Kumble (India)
Best bowling
5/21 — P.A. Strang (Zimbabwe) v Kenya at Patna
Most dismissals
12 (9 ct, 3 st) — I.A. Healy (Australia)
Most catches
8 — A. Kumble (India)