Sidhu's Stellar Performance Guides India to Iconic 1996 World Cup Victory Against Pakistan

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On This Day 1996: Sidhu Guides India to Thrilling World Cup Win Over Pakistan

India secured a memorable victory over Pakistan in the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bengaluru on March 9. (Pic for representation)

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News18•09-03-2026, 07:20

On This Day 1996: Sidhu Guides India to Thrilling World Cup Win Over Pakistan

•India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan in the 1996 Wills World Cup quarter-final in Bengaluru on March 9.
•Navjot Singh Sidhu scored a crucial 93 runs, anchoring India's innings to a total of 287.
•Ajay Jadeja provided late impetus with a blistering 45 off just 25 balls.
•Venkatesh Prasad (3/45) and Anil Kumble (3 wickets) led India's bowling attack, stemming Pakistan's strong start.
•The match featured Prasad famously bowling Aamer Sohail right after being hit for a boundary, a memorable moment.

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