Cricket World Cup History:
The Cricket World Cup is the premier international championship of men’s One Day International (ODI) cricket. It is organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and takes place every four years. The tournament features teams from around the world competing for the coveted trophy.
The first Cricket World Cup was held in 1975 in England, and since then, the tournament has grown in popularity and significance. Over the years, the format has evolved, and more teams have been added to the competition.
World Cup Winners:
Here is a list of the Cricket World Cup winners up until my knowledge cutoff date in 2022:
- 1975: West Indies
- 1979: West Indies
- 1983: India
- 1987: Australia
- 1992: Pakistan
- 1996: Sri Lanka
- 1999: Australia
- 2003: Australia
- 2007: Australia
- 2011: India
- 2015: Australia
- 2019: England
- 2023: Australia or India
Most Runs in World Cup:
The record for the most runs in a single Cricket World Cup tournament is held by Sachin Tendulkar of India. He scored 673 runs in the 2003 World Cup.
Most Wickets in World Cup:
The record for the most wickets in a single Cricket World Cup tournament is held by Geoff Allott of New Zealand and Shane Warne of Australia. They both took 20 wickets each in the 1999 World Cup.
Shami is India’s leading wicket taker at ICC Men’s Cricket World Cups with 54 wickets in 17 matches and is the current Indian record holder for best bowling spell in an ODI, as he claimed 7 wickets for 57 runs against New Zealand in November 2023. Shami is also the fastest bowler to take 50 wickets in the history of Cricket World Cup.
Most 4's and 6's in World Cup:
The record for the most fours in a single Cricket World Cup tournament is held by Sachin Tendulkar of India. He hit 75 fours in the 2003 World Cup. As for the most sixes, Eoin Morgan of England holds the record with 22 sixes in the 2019 World Cup.
World Cup Hosts:
The Cricket World Cup has been hosted by various countries over the years. The host nations for each tournament are as follows:
- 1975: England
- 1979: England
- 1983: England
- 1987: India and Pakistan
- 1992: Australia and New Zealand
- 1996: India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka
- 1999: England
- 2003: South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Kenya
- 2007: West Indies
- 2011: India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh
- 2015: Australia and New Zealand
- 2019: England
- 2023: India