ICC Cricket World is a widely known and watched sport across the globe. The first-ever Cricket World Cup was held in England, in 1975. From then onwards this tournament is held every 4 years in different countries based on the rotation. Let’s find out more about the hosting teams and winners of the cricket world to date.
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Past Winners of Cricket World Cup
Cricket enthusiasts can now find out the detailed history of the past World Cup winners from 1975 to 2019. Moreover, this year’s report will be added after the tournament has been conducted in India.
| World Cup Winners from 1975-2023 | |||||||
| Year | Winner | Hosting Country | Runner-up | ||||
| 1975 | West Indies | England | Australia | ||||
| 1979 | West Indies | England | England | ||||
| 1983 | India | England | West Indies | ||||
| 1987 | Australia | India and Pakistan | England | ||||
| 1992 | Pakistan | Australia and New Zealand | England | ||||
| 1996 | Sri Lanka | Pakistan and India | Australia | ||||
| 1999 | Australia | England | Pakistan | ||||
| 2003 | Australia | South Africa | India | ||||
| 2007 | Australia | West Indies | Sri Lanka | ||||
| 2011 | India | India and Bangladesh | Sri Lanka | ||||
| 2015 | Australia | Australia and New Zealand | New Zealand | ||||
| 2019 | England | England and Wales | New Zealand | ||||
| 2023 | TBA | India | TBA | ||||
Frequently Asked Question
1. How many have been part of the ICC World Cup so far?
This year in India the 13th edition of the tournament will be held in October onwards. Moreover, ten teams will be playing from across the world.
2. How many countries have won the World Cup from 1975 to 2019?
In total, there have been 6 winning countries which include, India, Australia, West Indies, Pakistan, England, and Sri Lanka.
3. How many types of World Cups are there in total?
There are primarily three types of cricket tournaments. Test Cricket, One day International, and Tweenty20 international cricket.