Vintage 1996 Wills Cricket World Cup Framed Commemorative Display – 3 Miniature Bats

Offered for sale is a vintage commemorative cricket memorabilia display celebrating the 1996 Wills Cricket World Cup, featuring three gold-colored miniature cricket bats representing the participating national team captains, Australia, and the 1996 World Cup champion Sri Lankan team.

The display commemorates Sri Lanka's historic first Cricket World Cup championship, defeating Australia by seven wickets in the final held on March 17, 1996, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan.

This attractive display is mounted on dark green felt inside a wooden frame with a glass front and professionally sealed backing.

Display Features

Three Gold-Colored Miniature Cricket Bats

  1. 1996 World Cup Captains Bat

    • Features names and signature representations of participating national team captains.

    • Includes prominent international cricket captains from the 1996 tournament.

  2. 1996 Australian Cricket Team Bat

    • Features names and signature representations of Australian team members.

    • Includes legendary Australian cricketers such as Shane Warne, Mark Taylor, Ricky Ponting, Glenn McGrath, and Mark Waugh.

  3. 1996 Sri Lanka World Champions Bat

    • Commemorates Sri Lanka's championship-winning squad.

    • Features names and signature representations of players including Arjuna Ranatunga, Aravinda de Silva, Sanath Jayasuriya, and Muttiah Muralitharan.

All three bats feature a gold-colored finish with contrasting red handles.

Additional Commemorative Elements

Historical Significance

The 1996 Cricket World Cup was jointly hosted by India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka defeated Australia in the championship final, with Aravinda de Silva scoring an unbeaten 107 runs and earning Man of the Match honors.

Sanath Jayasuriya was named Player of the Tournament.

This framed display celebrates one of the most significant achievements in Sri Lankan cricket history.

Measurements and Construction

Condition

Pre-owned vintage commemorative display.

The presentation appears well preserved, with the miniature bats and decorative elements securely mounted behind glass.

The wooden frame, glass front, green felt interior, and professionally sealed backing remain intact.

Please examine all photographs carefully for the cosmetic condition of the frame and its contents.

Collector Appeal

An attractive piece for collectors of:

You will receive the complete framed display shown in the photographs.