Administrator(s) | International Cricket Council |
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Cricket format | One Day International |
Host(s) | Canada |
Champions | India |
Participants | 2 |
Matches | 6 |
Player of the series | Sourav Ganguly |
Most runs | Sourav Ganguly (222) |
Most wickets | Sourav Ganguly (15) |
The 1997 'Friendship Cup' , also known as the 1997 Sahara 'Friendship Cup' for sponsorship reasons was a One Day International cricket series which took place between 13 and 21 September 1997.[1] The tournament was held in Canada, which was seen as perfect neutral territory for India and Pakistan to play each other. The tournament was won by India 4–1. The matches were played in white clothing and a red ball was used.