the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup winners from 1975 to 2023

 

Here's a detailed description of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup winners from 1975 to 2019:

1. 1975 - West Indies:

   The inaugural ICC Men's Cricket World Cup was held in England. The West Indies emerged as the champions by defeating Australia in the final. The West Indies, known for their powerful batting and formidable bowling attack, showcased their dominance in the limited-overs format.

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup winner 1975 - West Indies:

2. 1979 - West Indies:

   The West Indies successfully defended their title by winning the second World Cup, held in England once again. They defeated England in the final to claim their second consecutive championship.

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup winner 1979 - West Indies

3. 1983 - India:

   In a historic upset, India won their first World Cup in 1983, hosted by England. Led by captain Kapil Dev, India defeated the West Indies in the final. This victory marked a turning point in Indian cricket and popularized the sport across the nation.

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup winner 1983 - India

4. 1987 - Australia:

   The fourth edition of the World Cup was hosted by India and Pakistan. Australia emerged victorious by defeating England in the final. This marked Australia's first World Cup win.

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup winner 1987 - Australia

5. 1992 - Pakistan:

   The 1992 World Cup, hosted by Australia and New Zealand, witnessed Pakistan's triumph. Imran Khan led the team to victory by defeating England in the final. This was Pakistan's first-ever World Cup win.

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup winner 1992 - Pakistan

6. 1996 - Sri Lanka:

   Co-hosted by India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, the 1996 World Cup saw Sri Lanka clinch their first championship. They defeated Australia in the final. Aravinda de Silva's all-round performance played a crucial role in Sri Lanka's success.

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup winner 1996 - Sri Lanka

7. 1999 - Australia:

   Hosted primarily by England with matches also played in Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands, the 1999 World Cup saw Australia claim their second title. They beat Pakistan in the final.

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup winner 1999 - Australia

8. 2003 - Australia:

   Australia won their third World Cup in South Africa. They defeated India in the final to secure their supremacy in the tournament. Ricky Ponting's exceptional batting performance was a highlight of the campaign.

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup winner 2003 - Australia

9. 2007 - Australia:

   The 2007 World Cup, hosted by the West Indies, was dominated by Australia once again. They defeated Sri Lanka in the final to win their fourth title.

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup winner 2007 - Australia

10. 2011 - India:

    India won their second World Cup, hosted by India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. They defeated Sri Lanka in the final, with captain MS Dhoni's composed innings and Gautam Gambhir's crucial contribution being pivotal.

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup winner 2011 - India

11. 2015 - Australia:

    Co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, the 2015 World Cup was won by Australia for the fifth time. They defeated New Zealand in the final, with James Faulkner's all-round performance making a significant impact.

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup winner 2015 - Australia

12. 2019 - England:

    The most recent edition, hosted by England and Wales, saw England win their first-ever World Cup title. They defeated New Zealand in a thrilling final that ended in a tied Super Over, with England winning on boundary countback.

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup winner 2019 - England

 Winners 

Year	Host	Final Match playing Team	Result
1975	England	West Indies vs Australia	West Indies won by 17 runs
1979	England	West Indies vs England	West Indies won by 92 runs
1983	England	India vs West Indies	India won by 43 runs
1987	India	Australia vs England	Australia won by 7 runs
1992	Australia and New Zealand	Pakistan vs England	Pakistan won by 22 runs
1996	Pakistan India and Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka vs Australia	Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets
1999	England	Australia vs Pakistan	Australia won by 8 wickets
2003	South Africa	Australia vs India	Australia won by 125 runs
2007	West Indies	Australiavs Sri Lanka	Australia won by 53 runs
2011	India Bangladesh and Sri Lanka	India vs Sri Lanka	India won by 6 wickets
2015	Australia and New Zealand	Australia vs New Zealand	Australia won by 7 wickets
2019	England	England Vs New Zealand	England won in Super Over