History of Cricket World Cup: A four-yearly cricketing extravaganza, the pinnacle of one-day cricket and a global spectacle1.
Cricket world cup started in England in 1975, with 60 overs per side, the World Cup has grown in stature and scope, expanding to include teams from all over the world and reducing the number of overs to 50. In 1987, it ventured beyond England for the first time, to India and Pakistan, and in 2007, Australia became the first team to win three consecutive tournaments.
Throughout its history, the World Cup has produced some of the most iconic moments in cricketing history. From Clive Lloyd’s masterful innings in the inaugural final to Ben Stokes’ incredible Headingley Ashes rescue mission, the World Cup has seen it all.
But more than just a sporting event, the World Cup is celebrated globally. It brings fans together from all walks of life, united by their love of the game. From the bustling streets of Mumbai to the iconic MCG, the World Cup is a truly global event.
HISTORY OF CRICKET WORLD CUP 1975 -2019 |
~ The Cricket World Cup was first held in 1975 in England. It was a 60-over-per-side tournament played during the day. The first three tournaments were sponsored by Prudential, hence the name “Prudential World Cups.”
~ West Indies won the first two tournaments, and India made a history in the 1983 final to become champions against the previous winner.
~ The first World Cup outside England was held in 1987 in India and Pakistan. Australia won the tournament, and the number of overs per innings was reduced to 50.
~ The 1992 World Cup was the first to feature coloured clothing, white balls, day-night matches, and revised fielding restrictions. Pakistan won the tournament, and South Africa returned to the World Cup after the end of the international sports boycott.
~ Sri Lanka won their first World Cup in 1996, defeating Australia in the final.
~ Australia won the next three World Cups, becoming the most successful team in the tournament’s history.
~ India won their second World Cup in 2011, defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
~ The 2015 ICC cricket world cup was the 11th cricket world cup and was won Australia defeating new Zealand by 7 wickets in the final.
~England won their first World Cup in 2019, defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final that went to a Super Over.
Here are some of the most memorable moments from Cricket World Cup history:
- In 1992, Pakistan won the tournament after overcoming a dismal start.
- In 1996, Sri Lanka won their first World Cup title by defeating Australia in the final.
- In 2007, Australia won their third straight World Cup title.
- In 2011, India became the first country to win the World Cup final on home soil.
- In 2019, England won their first World Cup title after beating New Zealand in a super over
LIST OF WORLD CUP WINNERS IN EVERY EDITION :
YEAR WINNER RUNNER UP RESULT
| 1975 | West Indies | Australia | West Indies won by 17 runs |
| 1979 | West Indies | England | West Indies won by 92 runs |
| 1983 | India | West Indies | India won by 43 runs |
| 1987 | Australia | England | Australia won by 7 runs |
| 1992 | Pakistan | England | Pakistan won by 22 runs |
| 1996 | Sri Lanka | Australia | Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets |
| 1999 | Australia | Pakistan | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 2003 | Australia | India | Australia won by 125 runs |
| 2007 | Australia | Sri Lanka | Australia won by 53 runs |
| 2011 | India | Sri Lanka | India won by 6 wickets |
| 2015 | Australia | New Zealand | Australia won by 7 wickets |
| 2019 | England | New Zealand | Match tied after regular play and super over |