Multiple choice general knowledge sports To whom did Newzealand lose in the quarterfinals of the 1996 WorldCup? WestIndies Australia Srilanka India Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation New Zealand lost to Australia in the quarterfinals of the 1996 World Cup. The match was played at Madras (Chennai), and Australia won convincingly to advance to the semifinals. Australia eventually went on to lose the final to Sri Lanka.