The 1996 Sahara Cup final saw Pakistan triumph over India by 52 runs at the Toronto Cricket Club. Mushtaq Ahmed's remarkable five-wicket haul dismantled India's batting lineup, restricting them to 161 runs. This decisive fifth ODI wrapped up a fiercely competitive series between the two arch-rivals. Mushtaq Ahmed’s outstanding performance earned him the Man of the Match award, further solidifying his impact in this historic rivalry.