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Review of Lombard World Challenge 1996
Costcutter U15 World Challenge Press Release - 4 April 2000

  • The Lombard World Challenge was the inaugural under 15 cricket world cup event which was held in England during August 1996.

  • Ken Lake, General Secretary of the English Schools' Cricket Association (ESCA) and David English (cricket entrepreneur and creator of the Bunbury Tales) created the concept for an Under 15 cricket world cup. The event was organised by ESCA.

  • Group A matches were held at the Lensbury Club, London, where India won the group with England as the runners-up. Other countries in the group were West lndies, Zimbabwe and Canada.

  • Group B matches were held at Oundle School, Peterborough, where Pakistan won the group with South Africa as the runners-up. Other countries in the group were Australia, Sri Lanka and Holland.

  • India won a very competitive match against South Africa in the 1st Semi-Final at Trent Bridge. Pakistan beat England in the 2rd Semi-Final at Headingley. Both matches were featured live on Sky Sports.

  • The Final was held on 20th August at Lord's in front of a crowd of 10,000 enthusiastic supporters. India beat Pakistan by 4 wickets. Again, the match was featured live on Sky Sports.

    • Test Teams England.
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