List of ODI World Cup winners

The ODI World Cup 2023 is scheduled to commence on October 5th, 2023, with India as the host country. As cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the next installment of this prestigious tournament, let’s take a closer look at the history and of the ICC ODI World Cup winners.

Australia’s Dominance in ODI World Cup

Australia stands as the most successful team in the history of the ICC ODI World Cup, having secured the title a remarkable five times and finishing as the runner-up twice. Their dominance in the tournament has solidified their status as a cricketing powerhouse.

India and West Indies: Two-Time Champions

Following closely behind Australia, India and West Indies have each claimed the World Cup trophy twice. India achieved their victories in 1983 and 2011, while West Indies clinched the title in 1975 and 1979. These wins have left an indelible mark on cricketing history.

England’s Historic Victory in 2019

The most recent ICC ODI Men’s World Cup in 2019 was a historic moment for cricket. Hosted by England and Wales, this tournament saw England claim their first-ever World Cup victory, a momentous achievement that reverberated throughout the cricketing world.

Evolution of the ODI World Cup

The inaugural Cricket World Cup took place in England in 1975, featuring a series of one-day matches, each with 60 overs per side. However, the tournament’s geographical boundaries expanded in 1987 when it was hosted for the first time outside of England, in India and Pakistan. This edition also saw a reduction in the number of overs per side to 50, a format that has remained standard in subsequent World Cups.

The Roll of Honor: ODI Cricket World Cup Winners

Here is a comprehensive list of Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup winners from 1975 to 2019, including host countries, final scores, and match results:

1975: Host: England; Winner: West Indies; Score: 291–8; Runner-up: Australia; Score: 274; Result: West Indies won by 17 runs
1979: Host: England; Winner: West Indies; Score: 286–9; Runner-up: England; Score: 194; Result: West Indies won by 92 runs
1983: Host: England; Winner: India; Score: 183; Runner-up: West Indies; Score: 140; Result: India won by 43 runs
1987: Host: India and Pakistan; Winner: Australia; Score: 253–5; Runner-up: England; Score: 246–8; Result: Australia won by 7 runs
1992: Host: Australia and New Zealand; Winner: Pakistan; Score: 249–6; Runner-up: England; Score: 227; Result: Pakistan won by 22 runs
1996: Host: Pakistan and India; Winner: Sri Lanka; Score: 245–3; Runner-up: Australia; Score: 241; Result: Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets
1999: Host: England; Winner: Australia; Score: 133–2; Runner-up: Pakistan; Score: 132; Result: Australia won by 8 wickets
2003: Host: South Africa; Winner: Australia; Score: 359–2; Runner-up: India; Score: 234; Result: Australia won by 125 runs
2007: Host: West Indies; Winner: Australia; Score: 281–4; Runner-up: Sri Lanka; Score: 215–8; Result: Australia won by 53 runs
2011: Host: India and Bangladesh; Winner: India; Score: 277–4; Runner-up: Sri Lanka; Score: 274–6; Result: India won by 6 wickets
2015: Host: Australia and New Zealand; Winner: Australia; Score: 186–3; Runner-up: New Zealand; Score: 183; Result: Australia won by 7 wickets
2019: Host: England and Wales; Winner: England; Score: 241; Runner-up: New Zealand; Score: 241–8; Result: Match tied after regular play and super over; England won on boundary count.