CURRENT AFFAIRS Glory and Triumph! Cricket's Greatest Champions - Winner List of Every ODI World Cup from 1975 to 2019 Sachin Singh Aug 05, 2023 05:30 GMT ODI World Cup: The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, undoubtedly the most significant event in the cricketing world, stands as a global spectacle. Held every four years, this highly anticipated tournament is organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and garners immense viewership worldwide. The article below contains a list of the World Cup winners since the start of tournament. Also Read: Big Bonanza for Pakistani Cricketers! Salaries to increase 4x just in time for Asia Cup 2023 History of ODI World Cup The inaugural ICC Men's Cricket World Cup took place in 1975 in England, marking the beginning of a legendary tournament. England hosted the next two editions as well before the World Cup ventured beyond Europe. In 1987, India and Pakistan co-hosted the event, which witnessed a significant change as matches were reduced to 50 overs per innings from the previous 60 overs. The 1992 edition saw Australia and New Zealand as co-hosts, introducing various groundbreaking modifications, including colored clothing, white ball matches, day-night encounters, and more. In 1996, the World Cup returned to the subcontinent, with India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka co-hosting the prestigious event. Three years later, the tournament revisited the English shores before making its first appearance in Africa in 2003. West Indies had the honor of hosting the competition for the first time in 2007. In 2011, India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh jointly organized the event, followed by Australia and New Zealand co-hosting the ICC World Cup again in 2015, twenty-three years after their first collaboration. Four years later, England regained the opportunity to host the tournament after a two-decade gap, bringing the excitement and passion of the ICC World Cup back to its grounds. Also Read: Rishabh Pant Roars Back! Faces 140 kmph+ Balls in Nets, Might comeback in THIS series! ODI World Cup Winners List Year Winner Runner-up 1975 West Indies Australia 1979 West Indies England 1983 India West Indies 1987 Australia England 1992 Pakistan England 1996 Sri Lanka Australia 1999 Australia Pakistan 2003 Australia India 2007 Australia Sri Lanka 2011 India Sri Lanka 2015 Australia New Zealand 2019 England New Zealand Undoubtedly, Australia stands as the most successful team in the ICC World Cup's illustrious history, securing a remarkable 5 titles to their name. While Australia reigns supreme, West Indies and India share the distinction of multiple World Cup victories. Both teams have clinched the prestigious trophy twice, showcasing their cricketing prowess on the grand stage. In addition to the triumphant trio, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and England have each claimed the title of World Cup winners. Keep watching our YouTube Channel ‘DNP INDIA’. Also, please subscribe and follow us on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and TWITTER. icc Read More Read the Next Article