The Cricket World Cup winners list covers the champions of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup from the inaugural tournament in 1975 through the latest completed edition in 2023. West Indies won the first two editions, India lifted the trophy in 1983 and 2011, and Australia are the most successful team with six titles.
Cricket World Cup Winners List from 1975 to 2023
Here is the complete year-wise list of Men's Cricket World Cup winners, runners-up, hosts and final details. The tournament has been played in the 50-over ODI format in its modern form, although the first three editions were played with 60 overs per side.
| Year | Host(s) | Winner | Runner-up | Final venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | England | West Indies | Australia | Lord's, London | West Indies won by 17 runs |
| 1979 | England | West Indies | England | Lord's, London | West Indies won by 92 runs |
| 1983 | England | India | West Indies | Lord's, London | India won by 43 runs |
| 1987 | India & Pakistan | Australia | England | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Australia won by 7 runs |
| 1992 | Australia & New Zealand | Pakistan | England | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Pakistan won by 22 runs |
| 1996 | India, Pakistan & Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets |
| 1999 | England, Ireland, Scotland, Netherlands & Wales | Australia | Pakistan | Lord's, London | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 2003 | South Africa, Zimbabwe & Kenya | Australia | India | Wanderers, Johannesburg | Australia won by 125 runs |
| 2007 | West Indies | Australia | Sri Lanka | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | Australia won by 53 runs (D/L) |
| 2011 | India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh | India | Sri Lanka | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | India won by 6 wickets |
| 2015 | Australia & New Zealand | Australia | New Zealand | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Australia won by 7 wickets |
| 2019 | England & Wales | England | New Zealand | Lord's, London | Tied match; England won Super Over boundary count |
| 2023 | India | Australia | India | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Australia won by 6 wickets |
Latest completed winner: Australia won the 2023 Cricket World Cup, defeating India by six wickets in the final at Ahmedabad. It was Australia's sixth Men's Cricket World Cup title.
Cricket World Cup Winners by Year
1975 – West Indies
West Indies became the inaugural Cricket World Cup champions in 1975 after beating Australia by 17 runs at Lord's. Clive Lloyd scored a century in the final, and the tournament was played with 60 overs per innings.
1979 – West Indies
West Indies successfully defended their title in 1979, again at Lord's. They defeated England by 92 runs, with Viv Richards making an unbeaten 138 and Joel Garner taking five wickets.
1983 – India
India won their first World Cup in 1983 by defeating the defending champions West Indies by 43 runs at Lord's. Kapil Dev's team prevented West Indies from completing a third consecutive title.
1987 – Australia
Australia won the 1987 World Cup, the first edition hosted outside England. Australia defeated England by seven runs in the final at Kolkata. The tournament also marked the move to 50 overs per side.
1992 – Pakistan
Pakistan won their first World Cup in 1992 under Imran Khan. They defeated England by 22 runs in the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Wasim Akram was named Player of the Match after taking three wickets.
1996 – Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka became world champions for the first time in 1996, defeating Australia by seven wickets in Lahore. Aravinda de Silva's unbeaten 107 helped Sri Lanka chase the target with 3.4 overs remaining.
1999 – Australia
Australia won the 1999 World Cup after defeating Pakistan by eight wickets at Lord's. The tournament was hosted across England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and the Netherlands, making it one of the most geographically distributed editions at the time.
2003 – Australia
Australia retained the title in 2003 by defeating India by 125 runs in Johannesburg. Ricky Ponting scored 140 not out in the final, one of the defining innings of Australia's campaign.
2007 – Australia
Australia completed a hat-trick of World Cup titles in 2007. They defeated Sri Lanka in a rain-shortened final at Kensington Oval in Barbados, winning by 53 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis method. Adam Gilchrist scored 149 in the final.
2011 – India
India won the 2011 World Cup on home soil, defeating Sri Lanka by six wickets at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. MS Dhoni finished the chase with a six, giving India their second Men's Cricket World Cup title after 1983. ICC records note that India were also the first team to win the tournament on home soil since Sri Lanka in 1996.
2015 – Australia
Australia won the 2015 World Cup on home soil, beating New Zealand by seven wickets in the final at Melbourne. The title was Australia's fifth and their fourth World Cup final victory at that point.
2019 – England
England won their first Men's Cricket World Cup in 2019 after one of the most unusual finals in tournament history. The match was tied after 50 overs and remained tied after the Super Over. England were awarded the title under the boundary-count rule then in use for the competition.
2023 – Australia
Australia won the 2023 World Cup in India, defeating hosts India by six wickets at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Australia had lost their first two group matches but then won nine matches in succession to claim a record sixth title.
Most Cricket World Cup Wins by Team
Australia lead the all-time Men's Cricket World Cup winners list with six titles. West Indies and India have won the tournament twice each, while Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England have one title apiece through the 2023 edition.
| Team | Titles | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 6 | 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, 2023 |
| West Indies | 2 | 1975, 1979 |
| India | 2 | 1983, 2011 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 1992 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 1996 |
| England | 1 | 2019 |
How Many Cricket World Cups Has India Won?
India have won the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup twice: in 1983 and 2011. In 1983, India defeated West Indies at Lord's under Kapil Dev. In 2011, India defeated Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai under MS Dhoni. India were runners-up in 2003 and 2023.
How Many Cricket World Cups Has Australia Won?
Australia have won the Men's Cricket World Cup six times, in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015 and 2023. The 2023 victory made Australia the first team to reach six men's World Cup titles. ICC records also note Australia's eight final appearances through the 2023 tournament, the most in the competition.
Cricket World Cup Winners: Important Records
- Most titles: Australia – 6.
- First champions: West Indies in 1975.
- Most consecutive titles: Australia won three in a row from 1999 to 2007.
- India's titles: 1983 and 2011.
- First World Cup hosted outside England: 1987, jointly hosted by India and Pakistan.
- Latest completed edition: 2023, won by Australia.
- Most final appearances through 2023: Australia, with eight.
- Highest individual score in a World Cup edition: Virat Kohli scored 765 runs in 2023, the most in a single edition at that time.
Cricket World Cup Winners vs Runners-Up
A winners list becomes easier to revise when the final matchup is kept alongside the champion. Australia have appeared in the most finals and have won six of them. India have reached the final three times in the editions covered here, winning in 1983 and 2011 and finishing runners-up in 2003 and 2023. New Zealand reached consecutive finals in 2015 and 2019, losing to Australia and England respectively.
When Is the Next Cricket World Cup?
The next ICC Men's Cricket World Cup is scheduled for 2027 and will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The tournament is scheduled to begin on 2 October 2027, with the final on 21 November 2027. The 14-team event will feature 57 matches across 12 venues. Australia enter the tournament as defending champions from 2023.
Cricket World Cup 2027: Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Edition | 14th Men's Cricket World Cup |
| Hosts | South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia |
| Start date | 2 October 2027 |
| Final | 21 November 2027 |
| Teams | 14 |
| Matches | 57 |
| Defending champion | Australia |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has won the most Cricket World Cups?
Australia have won the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup a record six times: 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015 and 2023.
Who won the first Cricket World Cup?
West Indies won the inaugural Men's Cricket World Cup in 1975, defeating Australia by 17 runs in the final at Lord's.
Who won the 2023 Cricket World Cup?
Australia won the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, defeating India by six wickets in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
How many Cricket World Cups has India won?
India have won the Men's Cricket World Cup twice, in 1983 and 2011.
How many Cricket World Cups has Australia won?
Australia have won the Men's Cricket World Cup six times: 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015 and 2023.
When is the next Men's Cricket World Cup?
The next ICC Men's Cricket World Cup is scheduled for 2027 in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, beginning on 2 October with the final scheduled for 21 November.
Who won the Cricket World Cup in 2011?
India won the 2011 Cricket World Cup, defeating Sri Lanka by six wickets in the final at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Who won the Cricket World Cup in 2019?
England won the 2019 Men's Cricket World Cup after the final and Super Over were tied; the tournament used the boundary-count rule then in force.
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Sources
Key tournament history and current 2027 schedule details were checked against official ICC material, including the ICC's Cricket World Cup history, tournament records and 2027 schedule announcements.