ICC Cricket World Cup Winning Teams
ICC Cricket World Cup Winning Teams – The most successful team in Cricket World Cup history is Australia, who have won the tournament a record six times. They also have the most runner-up finishes, with two. India and West Indies are the next most successful teams, with two World Cup titles each. Pakistan and Sri Lanka have each won one title.
Here is a list of ICC Cricket World Cup Winning Teams
| Year | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | West Indies | Australia |
| 1979 | West Indies | England |
| 1983 | India | West Indies |
| 1987 | Australia | England |
| 1992 | Pakistan | England |
| 1996 | Sri Lanka | India |
| 1999 | Australia | Pakistan |
| 2003 | Australia | India |
| 2007 | Australia | Sri Lanka |
| 2011 | India | Sri Lanka |
| 2015 | Australia | New Zealand |
| 2019 | England | New Zealand |
| 2023 | Australia | India |
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Most Memorable Moments from Cricket World Cup History
The Cricket World Cup is a truly global event and has been won by teams from all over the world. It is a testament to the popularity of cricket, and its ability to unite people from different cultures and backgrounds.
1975 – West Indies
- Host: England
- Final: West Indies (291/8) beat Australia (274) by 17 runs at Lord’s
- Captain: Clive Lloyd
- West Indies won the inaugural World Cup, remaining undefeated throughout the tournament.
1979 – West Indies
- Host: England
- Final: West Indies (286/9) beat England (194) by 92 runs at Lord’s
- Captain: Clive Lloyd
- West Indies retained their title, defeating England comprehensively in the final.
1983 – India
- Host: England
- Final: India (183) beat West Indies (140) by 43 runs at Lord’s
- Captain: Kapil Dev
- India defied the odds to win their first World Cup, dismissing the mighty West Indies for a paltry 140.
1987 – Australia
- Hosts: India & Pakistan
- Final: Australia (253/5) beat England (246/8) by 7 runs at Eden Gardens
- Captain: Allan Border
1992 – Pakistan
- Hosts: Australia & New Zealand
- Final: Pakistan (249/6) beat England (227) by 22 runs at Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Captain: Imran Khan
- Pakistan won a thrilling final against England, with Imran Khan starring in his last ODI.
1996 – Sri Lanka
- Hosts: India, Pakistan & Sri Lanka
- Final: Sri Lanka (245/3) beat Australia (241/7) by 7 wickets at Gaddafi Stadium
- Captain: Arjuna Ranatunga
- Sri Lanka won their maiden World Cup title, chasing down Australia’s total with ease.
1999 – Australia
- Hosts: England, Ireland, Netherlands, Scotland, Wales
- Final: Australia (133/2) beat Pakistan (132) by 8 wickets at Lord’s
- Captain: Steve Waugh
- Australia won convincingly against Pakistan in a low-scoring final at Lord’s.
2003 – Australia
- Hosts: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya
- Final: Australia (359/2) beat India (234) by 125 runs at Wanderers Stadium
- Captain: Ricky Ponting
- Australia posted a mammoth 359/2, which proved too much for India to chase.
2007 – Australia
- Hosts: West Indies
- Final: Australia (281/4) beat Sri Lanka (215/8) by 53 runs (D/L) at Kensington Oval
- Captain: Ricky Ponting
- Australia won their 3rd straight World Cup, defeating Sri Lanka in a rain-affected final.
2011 – India
- Hosts: India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
- Final: India (277/4) beat Sri Lanka (274/6) by 6 wickets at Wankhede Stadium
- Captain: MS Dhoni
- India won the World Cup at home, chasing down Sri Lanka’s total in the final at Mumbai.
2015 – Australia
- Hosts: Australia & New Zealand
- Final: Australia beat New Zealand by 7 wickets at Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Captain: Michael Clarke
- Australia won their 5th World Cup, defeating co-hosts New Zealand in the final.
2019 – England
- Hosts: England & Wales
- Final: England tied with New Zealand, won on boundary countback after Super Over
- Captain: Eoin Morgan
- England won their first World Cup in a dramatic final at Lord’s that was decided by boundaries after a tie.
2023 – Australia
- Host: India
- Final: Australia beat India by 6 wickets at Narendra Modi Stadium
- Captain: Pat Cummins
- Australia won their 6th World Cup, defeating India in the final at Ahmedabad.
FAQs
Which team has won the most Cricket World Cups?
Australia has won the most Cricket World Cups, with 6 titles. They have also finished runner-up twice.
Which teams have won the Cricket World Cup more than once?
There are 4 teams that have won the Cricket World Cup more than once: Australia (6 titles), India (2 titles), West Indies (2 titles), and Sri Lanka (1 title).
Which team won the most recent Cricket World Cup?
Australia won the most recent Cricket World Cup in 2019. They defeated India in the final by by 6 wickets at Narendra Modi Stadium.
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