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History of Cricket World Cup

Cricket World Cup, 1975

International Cricket Championship held at four years in the world. This Championship of the one day international (ODI).This big event organized by the sports governing body this body name is International Cricket Council (ICC).

The First Cricket World Cup was organized by England in 1975 and start with ODI and 60 overs per side matches start. In this Cricket World Cup made of the eight teams and divided into two groups Group A and Group B. The team’s name are England, Pakistan, Australia, India, West Indies, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and one team from East Africa. Group A teams India, England, New Zealand and East Africa. Group B team Pakistan, Australia, Sri Lanka and West Indies. All teams players kit was white color and Red ball used in 60 overs match. The First Cricket World Cup win by West Indies. The final of the Cricket World Cup, 1975 played between West Indies vs Australia in London, West Indies beat Australia by 17 runs.



 

Cricket World Cup, 1979

The Second World Cup was organized by England in 1979 and with the same pattern of World Cup 1975, every side played 60 overs. In this Cricket World Cup,  The ball color is Red and Player Kit Color is white the same as it is 1975 world cup. This World Cup made of eight teams and divided into 2 groups every team played 3 matches and top 2 group teams qualify the semi-finals. In this World Cup Final, Sir Viv Richards played very good inning and made 138 runs in the final and played some very powerful and great shorts. England inning starts very well the opening partnership between the Geoff Boycott and Mike Brearley brought up a 129-runs to give England some hopes. But Wes Indian Bowlers bowl very well and West Indies Beat England by 92 runs this Cricket World Cup, Final Also Played in London.

 

Cricket World Cup, 1983

The Third Cricket World Cup, Was Organized by England in 1983. West Indies Team defence the title in this Cricket World Cup, the new team entered  Zimbabwe Cricket team played the first world cup. Zimbabwe Cricket   Winner of the ICC Trophy, in 1982.This World Played in 15 different venues and also made of 8 teams 7 members and 1 Zimbabwe Cricket Team. In this Cricket World  Cup, the ball used in Red Color and players kit also used in white color same as it is previous two Cricket World Cup. In this World Cup, every team plays 60 overs per side. The Final match played between the India and West Indies in London, Indian team played very well and beat West Indies (defending champion) by 43 runs and Become the first time World Champion.

Cricket World Cup, 1987

The four Cricket World Cup was organized by Pakistan and India in 1987. Some matches played in Pakistan and some matches played in India. In this world cup, two regular empires were used and the 10 overs reduced per side in this world cup, 50 overs played per side. The eight teams were played world cup, Seven test playing Pakistan, Australia, England, New Zealand, India, Sri Lanka, West Indies and one team is Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe team win the ICC trophy, again in 1986 for the second time and joined them this event. Test playing seven teams automatically qualify for the Cricket World Cup.In This World Cup, the ball used in red Color and player kit used in white color the same as it is the previous World Cup. This World Cup Final played between the Australia and England in Kolkata Stadium in India. Australia Team beat England by only 7 runs and Become the first time World Champion.




 

Cricket World Cup, 1992

The 5th Cricket World Cup Played in Australia and New Zealand in 1992. Some matches played in Australia and some matches played in New Zealand. In this World Cup, the first time used the color kit for all teams players and used the white ball in the match. 50 overs played very team per side. Pakistan captain Imran Khan and Javed Miandad, made 139 runs in third wicket partnership and Pakistan score in Final 249/6 in 50 overs. Pakistan Fast Bowler Wasim Akram bowled very well and taken 2 wickets in two balls and on a hat trick. This Cricket World Cup Final Played in Melbourne between Pakistan vs England. Pakistan Beat England By 22 Runs and Become the first time World Champion.

 

Cricket World Cup, 1996

The 6th Cricket World Cup Played in three countries Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka in 1996. Pakistan and India Hosted this tournament for the second time and Sri Lanka hosted the first time. In this Cricket World Cup, 12 teams were made this World Cup. The Netherlands, United Arab Emirates and Kenya were entered and played this event for the first time. Two groups were created six teams in A group and 6 teams in B groups and top four teams on each group direct qualify for the knockout stage and top four teams on the knockout stage qualify for the semi-finals. In this world cup the colorful players kit used and the white ball used in every match. This World Cup Final Played in Lahore between Australia vs Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Beat Australia by 7 wickets and Become the first time World Champion.

 

Cricket World Cup, 1999

The 7th Cricket World Cup Played in England and Wales. England hosted 4th time to this big event.In this Cricket World Cup, 12 teams were made of this world cup and divided into two groups Group A and Group B.Three top teams on each group qualify for the Super sixes, where each qualifier from group A would face each qualifier from group B. This was the first time that the tournament named ICC Cricket World Cup. Every team players kit were color and white ball used in this world cup. This World Cup Final played in London, England between Pakistan vs Australia. Australia Beat Pakistan by 8 wickets Pakistan all team out on 132 runs. Australia Become the world champion 2nd time.

 

Cricket World Cup, 2003

The 8th ICC Cricket World Cup Played in South Africa 2003. South Africa 1st time held this big tournament. Zimbabwe and Kenya co-hosted the event. In this Cricket World Cup, first time 14 teams were made of this world cup. The format was the same as the previous World Cup. Teams played Super Sixes before the semi-finals and the Final. This ICC Cricket World Cup Final Played in Johannesburg between India vs Australia. Australia Team Beat India by 125 runs and become the 3rd time world champion.

 

Cricket World Cup, 2007

The 9th ICC Cricket World Cup Played in West Indies 2007.West Indies 1st time held this big tournament. In this Cricket World Cup, the number of participants increased from 14 to 16. Sixteen teams were made of this world cup. Teams were divided into four groups. Each Group teams were four. The top 2 teams of each group go to Super-Eight. This World Cup Final, not fully played on 33rd over Umpires stop the play due to bad lights. The umpires said that as the match was suspended due to light and not rain, the final three overs would have to be bowled. It was an error of judgment from the umpires. This ICC Cricket World Cup final played between Australia vs Sri Lanka in Bridgetown. Australia Team Beat Sri Lanka by 53 Runs  (D/L) and become the 4th time world champion.

 

Cricket World Cup, 2011

The 10th ICC Cricket World Cup Played in 4 different Countries India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. But All ICC  Cricket World Cup matches Played in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Pakistan was also hosted but ICC decided due to the terrorist attack on Sri Lankan Team in 2009 in Lahore no World Cup matches play in Pakistan, but ICC paid matches fee to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). In this Cricket World Cup, the total number of matches played 49 and on different venues like India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.ICC revised the previous World Cup Format Super-Eight. 14 teams were made of this World Cup. Teams were divided into two groups. Each Group teams were Seven. The top four teams of each group qualify for the knock-out stage This ICC Cricket World Cup Final Played in Mumbai between India vs Sri Lanka. Team India Beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets and become the 2nd time world champion.

Cricket World Cup, 2015

The 11th ICC Cricket World Cup Played in two countries Australia and New Zealand. The Second time Australia and New Zealand held this big event. In this ICC World Cup, the games played 42 on different venues. Some matches played in Australia and Some played in New Zealand.This world cup format same as the previous World Cup 2011. The total number of the grounds used in this World Cup 14, Seven, Seven each countries Australia and New Zealand.ICC World Cup 2015 Final Match played in Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) between Australia vs New Zealand. Australia Team Beat New Zealand by 7 Wickets and become the 5th time world champion.