The 5 greatest knocks in World Cup finals

#4. Aravinda De Silva Vs Australia 1996 | Runs: 107, Balls: 124, 4s: 13, Strike Rate: 86.29

Aravinda De Silva in action against Australia in the 1996 World Cup Final.

The Sri Lankan squad of the 1996 Cricket World Cup had one of the greatest Cinderella runs of all time as they thrashed one team after another on their way to the World Cup Finals where they'd meet the mighty Australians. Sri Lanka skipper Arjuna Ranatunga won the toss and elected to field first against the mighty Australians who set a decent target of 241-7 on the back of solid performances from captain Mark Taylor 74 (83) and youngster Ricky Ponting 45 (73). Sri Lanka, who were the underdogs started off losing their openers in quick succession before Aravinda De Silva played a match-winning inning of 107 runs that helped Sri Lanka chase down the target and lift it's first and only World Cup trophy to date.