List of all ICC Man’s Cricket World Cup Winners List 1975 to 2024 and Host Country, Venue, Runner-up, Score, Result, Player of the Match, Player of the Series and Most Runs, Most Wickets.
The Cricket World Cup is the most prestigious tournament in international cricket, held every four years. It brings together the best cricketing nations from around the world to compete for the ultimate prize in the sport. In this blog post, we will take a trip down memory lane and explore the list of Cricket World Cup winners throughout the years.
Top 6 Nation in Cricket World Cup
- Australia 6 Times Winner (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, 2023)
- West Indies 2 Time Winner (1975, 1979)
- India 2 Time Winner (1983, 2011)
- England 1 Time Winner (2019)
- Pakistan 1 Time Winner (1992)
- Sri Lanka 1 Time Winner (1996)
ICC Cricket World Cup 2027
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 will be played in the South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia at October – November 2027. This tournament will be play 14 teams and total 54 matches.
Cricket World Cup Winners Table and Score
| Year | Winner | Score | Runner-up | Score | Host |
| 1975 | West Indies | 291/8 (60) | Australia | 274 (58.4) | England |
| 1979 | West Indies | 286/9 (60) | England | 194 (51) | England |
| 1983 | India | 183 (55) | West Indies | 140 (52) | England |
| 1987 | Australia | 253/5 (50) | England | 246/8 (50) | India, Pakistan |
| 1992 | Pakistan | 249/6 (50) | England | 227 (49.2) | Australia, New Zealand |
| 1996 | Sri Lanka | 245/3 (46.2) | Australia | 241/7 (50) | Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka |
| 1999 | Australia | 133/2 (20.1) | Pakistan | 132 (39) | England |
| 2003 | Australia | 359/2 (50) | India | 234 (39.2) | South Africa |
| 2007 | Australia | 281/4 (38) | Sri Lanka | 215/8 (36) | West Indies |
| 2011 | India | 277/4 (48.2) | Sri Lanka | 274/6 (50) | India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh |
| 2015 | Australia | 186/3 (33.1) | New Zealand | 183 (45) | Australia, New Zealand |
| 2019 | England | 241 (50) | New Zealand | 241/8 (50) | England, Wales |
| 2023 | Australia | 241/4 (43) | India | 240 (50) | India |
| 2027 | South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe |
ODI Cricket World Cup Winner List
- 1975 final West Indies won by 17 runs
- 1979 final West Indies won by 92 runs
- 1983 final India won by 43 runs
- 1987 final Australia won by 7 runs
- 1992 final Pakistan won by 22 runs
- 1996 final Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets
- 1999 final Australia won by 8 wickets
- 2003 final Australia won by 125 runs
- 2007 final Australia won by 53 runs
- 2011 final India won by 6 wickets
- 2015 final Australia won by 7 wickets
- 2019 final – The Match tied after regular play also super over and England won by boundary count
- 2023 final Australia won by 6 wickets
1975 West Indies : Prudential World Cup
The inaugural Cricket World Cup was held in 1975 in England. The West Indies emerged as the champions, defeating Australia in the final. Led by the legendary Clive Lloyd, the West Indies showcased their dominance in the limited-overs format.
Score: Australia 274 (58.4) and West Indies 291/8 (60) – Participants 8 teams and total 15 matches.
- Player of the Match: Sir Clive Lloyd (102 runs)
- Most Runs of the Series: Glenn Turner (333)
- Most Wickets of the Series: Gary Gilmour (11)
1979 West Indies : Prudential World Cup
The West Indies continued their winning streak in the second edition of the ODI World Cup, held in England once again. They defeated England in the final to claim their second consecutive title.
Score: England 194 (51) and West Indies 286/9 (60)
- Player of the Match: Sir Viv Richards (138 runs)
- Most Runs of the Series: Sir Gordon Greenidge (253)
- Most Wickets of the Series: Mike Hendrick (10)
1983 India : Prudential World Cup
The third edition of the Cricket World Cup saw a major upset as India, under the captaincy of Kapil Dev, defeated the mighty West Indies in the final. This victory marked a turning point in Indian cricket, igniting a passion for the sport across the nation. It was a triumph that changed the landscape of cricket in India forever.
Score: India 183 (54.4) and West Indies 140 (52) – Participants 8 teams and total 27 matches.
- Player of the Match: Mohinder Amarnath (26 runs and 3 wickets)
- Most Runs of the Series: David Gower (384)
- Most Wickets of the Series: Roger Binny (18)
1987 Australia : Reliance World Cup
Australia claimed their first Cricket World Cup title in 1987 when they hosted the tournament. Led by Allan Border, the Australian team showcased their talent and determination, defeating England in the final. This victory marked the beginning of Australia’s dominance in the world of cricket.
Score: Australia 253/5 (50) and England 246/8 (50)
- Player of the Match: David Boon (75 runs)
- Most Runs of the Series: Graham Gooch (471)
- Most Wickets of the Series: Craig McDermott (18)
1992 Pakistan : Benson Hedges World Cup
Pakistan, led by Imran Khan, emerged as the champions in the 1992 Cricket World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand. This victory was a testament to the team’s resilience and skill, as they overcame numerous challenges to lift the coveted trophy for the first time in their history.
Score: Pakistan 249/6 (50) and England 227 (49.2) – Participants 9 teams and total 39 matches.
- Player of the Match: Wasim Akram (33 runs and 3 wickets)
- Most Runs of the Series: Martin Crowe (456)
- Most Wickets of the Series: Wasim Akram (18)
1996 Sri Lanka : Wills World Cup
The 1996 Cricket World Cup, co-hosted by India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, saw Sri Lanka claim their maiden World Cup title. Led by Arjuna Ranatunga, the Sri Lankan team showcased their batting prowess and spin bowling skills to defeat Australia in the final.
Score: Australia 241/7 (50) and Sri Lanka 245/3 (46.2) – Participants 12 teams and total 38 matches.
- Player of the Match: Aravinda de Silva (107 runs and 3 wickets)
- Player of the Series: Sanath Jayasuriya
- Most Runs of the Series: Sachin Tendulkar (523)
- Most Wickets of the Series: Anil Kumble (15)
1999 Australia : ICC World Cup
Australia continued their dominance in the Cricket World Cup by winning the tournament for the second time in 1999. Under the leadership of Steve Waugh, the Australian team defeated Pakistan in the final. This victory further solidified Australia’s reputation as a cricketing powerhouse.
Score: Pakistan 132 (39) and Australia 133/2 (20.1) – Participants 12 teams and total 42 matches.
- Player of the Match: Shane Warne (4 wickets)
- Most Runs of the Series: Rahul Dravid (461)
- Most Wickets of the Series: Geoff Allott (20)
2003 – Australia
Australia secured their third Cricket World Cup title in 2003, led by Ricky Ponting. The team showcased their all-round skills and depth of talent, defeating India in the final.
Score: Australia 359/2 (50) and India 234 (39.2) – Participants 14 teams and total 54 matches.
- Player of the Match: Ricky Ponting (140 runs)
- Player of the Series: Sachin Tendulkar
- Most Runs of the Series: Sachin Tendulkar (673)
- Most Wickets of the Series: Chaminda Vaas (23)
2007 – Australia
Australia continued their unbeaten streak in the Cricket World Cup by winning the tournament for the fourth time in 2007. Under the captaincy of Ricky Ponting, the Australian team defeated Sri Lanka in the rain-affected final.
Score: Sri Lanka 215/8 (36) and Australia 281/4 (38) – Participants 14 teams and total 51 matches.
- Player of the Match: Adam Gilchrist (149 runs)
- Player of the Series: Glenn McGrath
- Most Runs of the Series: Matthew Hayden (659)
- Most Wickets of the Series: Glenn McGrath (26)
2011 – India
The 2011 Cricket World Cup, held in India, saw the host nation claim their second title. Under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, India defeated Sri Lanka in a thrilling final. This victory was a moment of immense joy for Indian cricket fans, as the team fulfilled their dream of winning the World Cup on home soil.
Score: India 277/4 (48.2) and Sri Lanka 274/6 (50) – Participants 14 teams and total 49 matches.
- Player of the Match: MS Dhoni (91 runs)
- Player of the Series: Yuvraj Singh
- Most Runs of the Series: Tillakaratne Dilshan (500)
- Most Wickets of the Series: Shahid Afridi (21)
2015 – Australia
Australia won their fifth Cricket World Cup title in 2015, hosted jointly by Australia and New Zealand. Led by Michael Clarke, the Australian team displayed their dominance throughout the tournament, defeating New Zealand in the final.
Score: Australia 186/3 (33.1) and New Zealand 183 (45)
- Player of the Match: James Faulkner (3 wickets)
- Player of the Series: Mitchell Starc
- Most Runs of the Series: Martin Guptill (547)
- Most Wickets of the Series: Mitchell Starc (22)
2019 – England
The 2023 edition of the Cricket World Cup took place in England and Wales. In a thrilling final, England defeated New Zealand in a Super Over to claim their first-ever World Cup title. This victory marked a historic moment for English cricket, as they finally achieved success in the tournament after several near misses.
Score: NZ 241/8 (50) and ENG 241 (50) – Participants 10 teams and total 48 matches.
- Player of the Match: Ben Stokes (84 runs)
- Player of the Series: Kane Williamson
- Most Runs of the Series: Rohit Sharma (648)
- Most Wickets of the Series: Mitchell Starc (27)
2023 – Australia
The most recent edition of the Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. The Australia emerged as the champions, defeating India in the final. Australia is the most successful cricket team in the ODI World Cup which has won the World Cup 6 times and finished as the runner-up 2 times.
Score: IND 240 (50) and AUS 241/4 (43)
- Player of the Match: Travis Head (137 runs)
- Player of the Series: Virat Kohli
- Most Runs of the Series: Virat Kohli (765)
- Most Wickets of the Series: Mohammed Shami (24)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- When was the first World Cup held?
- The first ICC ODI World cup was held in the year 1975, with West Indies emerging as the champions.
- Who won the last World Cup?
- Australia won the last Cricket World Cup which was held in 2023 at India.
- Which team is No 1 in ODI Cricket?
- Of-course Australia, The Oceania team has won the Cricket World Cup 6-times (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015 and 2023).
- Where is 2027 World Cup?
- South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe at October – November 2027.
- How many Cricket World Cups have there been so far?
- Ans: 13 Times.
- How many times Australia won the world cup?
- Australia won Cricket World Cup 6 times in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015 and 2023.
- How many times India won the world cup?
- India won Cricket World Cup 2 times in 1983 & 2011.
- Who won ICC World Cup 2023?
- Australia won ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 defeated India.
Conclusion
The Cricket World Cup has witnessed some incredible moments and unforgettable victories throughout its history. From the West Indies’ early dominance to Australia’s reign of supremacy, each champion has left their mark on the sport. As cricket fans, we eagerly await the next edition of the World Cup, where new heroes will emerge and new chapters will be written in the history of this prestigious tournament.
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