The Cricket World Cup is an international cricket championship tournament that takes place every four years. It is one of the most prestigious events in the sport of cricket, and teams from all over the world compete for the title of world champions. The first Cricket World Cup was held in 1975 in England, and since then, the tournament has been held 12 times, with the 13th edition scheduled for 2023 in India.
Cricket World Cup History
Cricket World Cup History
- 1975 - The first Cricket World Cup was held in England and won by the West Indies.
- 1979 - The West Indies won the tournament for the second time.
- 1983 - India won the World Cup for the first time by defeating the West Indies in the final.
- 1987 - Australia won the tournament by defeating England in the final.
- 1992 - Pakistan won their first World Cup by defeating England in the final.
- 1996 - Sri Lanka won their first World Cup by defeating Australia in the final.
- 1999 - Australia won the tournament for the second time by defeating Pakistan in the final.
- 2003 - Australia won their third World Cup by defeating India in the final.
- 2007 - Australia won the tournament for the fourth time by defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
- 2011 - India won their second World Cup by defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
- 2015 - Australia won their fifth World Cup by defeating New Zealand in the final.
- 2019 - England won the tournament for the first time by defeating New Zealand in the final.
