Country-Wise ICC World Cup Winners & Top Final Matches in History
The ICC Cricket World Cup is the most prestigious tournament in international cricket, held every four years and showcasing the sport’s greatest talents. Since its inception in 1975, the tournament has produced iconic moments, legendary performances, and fierce rivalries. Over the decades, only a handful of cricketing nations have managed to lift the coveted trophy, with Australia emerging as the most dominant team in World Cup history.
This article provides a complete list of ICC World Cup winners and runners-up year-by-year, along with a country-wise breakdown of all title wins. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a new follower of the game, this summary gives you a snapshot of cricket’s glorious World Cup history.
Check out below the Year by Year list of Winners & Runners up of ICC world cup with Final Match results and Venue.
List of ICC World Cup Winners & Runners-Up
🏆 ICC Cricket World Cup Winners & Runners-Up List
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Final Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | West Indies | Australia | Lord’s, London | West Indies won by 17 runs |
| 1979 | West Indies | England | Lord’s, London | West Indies won by 92 runs |
| 1983 | India | West Indies | Lord’s, London | India won by 43 runs |
| 1987 | Australia | England | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Australia won by 7 runs |
| 1992 | Pakistan | England | MCG, Melbourne | Pakistan won by 22 runs |
| 1996 | Sri Lanka | Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets |
| 1999 | Australia | Pakistan | Lord’s, London | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 2003 | Australia | India | Wanderers, Johannesburg | Australia won by 125 runs |
| 2007 | Australia | Sri Lanka | Kensington Oval, Barbados | Australia won by 53 runs (D/L) |
| 2011 | India | Sri Lanka | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | India won by 6 wickets |
| 2015 | Australia | New Zealand | MCG, Melbourne | Australia won by 7 wickets |
| 2019 | England | New Zealand | Lord’s, London | Match tied, England won on boundary count |
| 2023 | Australia | India | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Australia won by 6 wickets |
Country wise ICC world cup Title winners
| Country | Number of Titles | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 6 | 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, 2023 |
| India | 2 | 1983, 2011 |
| West Indies | 2 | 1975, 1979 |
| England | 1 | 2019 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 1992 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 1996 |
📝 Note: Only six countries have ever won the ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup from 1975 to 2023.
🔥 Top ICC Cricket World Cup Final Matches of All Time
| Year | Match | Why It Was Memorable |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 🇬🇧 England vs New Zealand | Tied match + Super Over thriller. England won on boundary count rule – arguably the greatest final ever. |
| 1983 | 🇮🇳 India vs West Indies | India’s underdog triumph over the two-time defending champions changed Indian cricket forever. |
| 1992 | 🇵🇰 Pakistan vs England | Pakistan’s inspirational comeback story under Imran Khan’s captaincy. |
| 2011 | 🇮🇳 India vs Sri Lanka | India won the cup at home with Dhoni’s iconic six – first Asian team to win on home soil. |
| 1987 | 🇦🇺 Australia vs England | A nail-biting finish – Australia won by just 7 runs in the first World Cup final hosted outside England. |
| 1996 | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka vs Australia | Sri Lanka’s fairy-tale win, chasing under lights in a final – first-time champions. |
| 2007 | 🇦🇺 Australia vs Sri Lanka | Though rain-affected, it was Australia’s third consecutive title, showing their dominance. |
🇮🇳 Team India’s Performance in ICC Cricket World Cups (1975–2023)
| Year | Performance | Captain | Host Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Group Stage | Srinivas Venkataraghavan | England |
| 1979 | Group Stage | Srinivas Venkataraghavan | England |
| 1983 | 🏆 Champions | Kapil Dev | England |
| 1987 | Semi-Final | Kapil Dev | India & Pakistan |
| 1992 | Group Stage (7th) | Mohammad Azharuddin | Australia & New Zealand |
| 1996 | Semi-Final | Mohammad Azharuddin | India, Pakistan, SL |
| 1999 | Super Six | Mohammad Azharuddin | England |
| 2003 | 🥈 Runners-Up | Sourav Ganguly | South Africa |
| 2007 | Group Stage Exit | Rahul Dravid | West Indies |
| 2011 | 🏆 Champions | M.S. Dhoni | India, SL, Bangladesh |
| 2015 | Semi-Final | M.S. Dhoni | Australia & New Zealand |
| 2019 | Semi-Final | Virat Kohli | England & Wales |
| 2023 | 🥈 Runners-Up | Rohit Sharma | India |
🏅 Quick Stats: Team India in World Cups
- Titles Won: 2 (1983, 2011)
- Runners-Up: 2 (2003, 2023)
- Semi-Finals Appearances: 7 times
- Worst Finish: Group Stage exit in 1975, 1979, 1992 & 2007
Australia’s Performance in ICC Cricket World Cups (1975–2023)
| Year | Performance | Captain | Host Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Finalist (🥈) | Ian Chappell | England |
| 1979 | Group Stage | Kim Hughes | England |
| 1983 | Group Stage | Kim Hughes | England |
| 1987 | 🏆 Champions | Allan Border | India & Pakistan |
| 1992 | Group Stage | Allan Border | Australia & New Zealand |
| 1996 | Runners-Up (🥈) | Mark Taylor | India, Pakistan, SL |
| 1999 | 🏆 Champions | Steve Waugh | England |
| 2003 | 🏆 Champions | Ricky Ponting | South Africa |
| 2007 | 🏆 Champions | Ricky Ponting | West Indies |
| 2011 | Quarter-Final | Ricky Ponting | India, SL, Bangladesh |
| 2015 | 🏆 Champions | Michael Clarke | Australia & New Zealand |
| 2019 | Semi-Final | Aaron Finch | England & Wales |
| 2023 | 🏆 Champions | Pat Cummins | India |
🏅 Quick Stats: Australia in ICC World Cups
- Titles Won: 6 (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, 2023) – Most by any country
- Runners-Up: 2 (1975, 1996)
- Finals Appearances: 8
- Semi-Final Appearances: 10+
- Only team to win 3 consecutive World Cups: 1999, 2003, 2007
🏆 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who has won the most ICC Cricket World Cups?
Australia has won the most ICC Men’s Cricket World Cups, with a total of 6 titles (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, and 2023).
Which country won the first ICC Cricket World Cup?
The West Indies won the first-ever ICC Cricket World Cup in 1975, defeating Australia in the final at Lord’s.
How many times has India won the World Cup?
India has won the ICC Cricket World Cup twice – in 1983 and 2011.
Has any host nation won the World Cup?
Yes, several host nations have won the World Cup:
India (2011)
Australia (2015)
England (2019)
Which World Cup final ended in a tie?
The 2019 final between England and New Zealand ended in a tie after the Super Over. England won on the boundary count rule.
How often is the ICC Cricket World Cup held?
The ICC Cricket World Cup is held every four years.
Who was the runner-up in the 2023 Cricket World Cup?
India was the runner-up in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, losing to Australia in the final.
