6 Teams That  Have Won The Cricket World Cup

04 OCT, 2023

Sushim Mukul

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The 13th edition of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 is about to kickstart tomorrow and 10 teams will be competing to grab the title. Take a look at the teams that have won the title previously.

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The English team, after a long wait, claimed the 2019 World Cup following a thrilling match against New Zealand, which got to super over ending in a tie, with the match being decided by boundary count.

ENGLAND (2019)

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The Lankan Tigers held their sole World Cup title in a showdown in Lahore, where they defeated Australia with Captain Ranatunga, Sanath Jayasuriya and Chaminda Vaas as the star performers.

SRI LANKA (1996)

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Led by Imran Khan and powered by Wasim Akram, the 1992 World Cup, 'Down Under' was Pakistan's only shot at the title as it defeated the English team in the final at the MCG.

PAKISTAN (1992)

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India lifted the World Cup twice, first in 1983, then after 28 years, in 2011. In 1983, India beat the mighty West Indies under Kapil Dev at the iconic Lord's in England.

INDIA (1983, 2011)

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The second time, after 28 years, MS Dhoni lifted the cup once again after beating Sri Lanka in front of a packed Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

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The West Indians literally dominated the game in the 70s, and rightly so. England hosted the 1975 inaugural Cricket World Cup, where the Windies defeated Australia at the Lord's.

WEST INDIES (1975, 1979)

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The West Indies secured their second consecutive title in 1979, beating the host, England with top performances from Vivian Richards, Joel Garner and Collins King, in the final. 

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Australia, as a cricketing powerhouse dominated the game for more than two decades, where they won a total of 5 ODI World  Cup titles.

Australia (1987. 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015)

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Allan Border and Steve Waugh captained the team to victory in 1987 and 1999, while Ricky Ponting lifted the Cup on both occasions in the 2000s. The most recent title win, in 2015, was achieved under Michael Clarke.