The ICC Cricket World Cup is one of the most prestigious and eagerly anticipated cricket tournaments in the world. Here is a brief history of the ICC Cricket World Cup:
1975 – England:
The inaugural ICC Cricket World Cup took place in England from June 7 to June 21, 1975.West Indies won the tournament by defeating Australia in the final.
1979 – England:
The second World Cup was again held in England from June 9 to June 23, 1979.West Indies successfully defended their title, defeating England in the final.
1983 – England:
The third edition was held in England from June 9 to June 25, 1983.India, led by Kapil Dev, won their first World Cup by beating the West Indies in the final.
1987 – India & Pakistan:
The fourth World Cup was co-hosted by India and Pakistan from October 8 to November 8, 1987.Australia emerged as the champions by defeating England in the final.
1992 – Australia & New Zealand:
The tournament was jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand from February 22 to March 25, 1992.Pakistan won their first World Cup, defeating England in the final.
1996 – India, Pakistan, & Sri Lanka:
India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka jointly hosted the World Cup from February 14 to March 17, 1996.Sri Lanka secured their first World Cup title by beating Australia in the final.
1999 – England:
England hosted the tournament from May 14 to July 20, 1999.Australia won their second World Cup, defeating Pakistan in the final.
2003 – South Africa, Zimbabwe, & Kenya:
The event was co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Kenya from February 9 to March 23, 2003.Australia emerged as champions once again, defeating India in the final.
2007 – West Indies:
The World Cup was hosted by the West Indies from March 13 to April 28, 2007.Australia continued their dominance by winning the tournament, defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
2011 – India, Sri Lanka, & Bangladesh:
India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh jointly hosted the World Cup from February 19 to April 2, 2011.India won their second World Cup title, beating Sri Lanka in the final.
2015 – Australia & New Zealand:
The tournament was jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand from February 14 to March 29, 2015.Australia secured their fifth World Cup by defeating New Zealand in the final.
2019 – England & Wales:
England and Wales hosted the tournament from May 30 to July 14, 2019.England won their first ICC Cricket World Cup, defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final.
F&Q
1. When was the first ICC Cricket World Cup held?
The first ICC Cricket World Cup was held in 1975.
2. Which team won the 1983 World Cup?
India won the 1983 ICC Cricket World Cup.
3. How many teams participated in the first World Cup?
Eight teams participated in the inaugural ICC Cricket World Cup
4. Who is considered an iconic figure in World Cup history
Sachin Tendulkar is often regarded as an iconic figure in ICC Cricket World Cup history
5. Which country has dominated the modern era of the World Cup?
Australia has been dominant in the modern era of the ICC Cricket World Cup.