Here’s a detailed summary of the latest ICC Men’s ODI World Cups and their winning teams. Australia’s dominance in ICC Cricket World Cups is a testament to their exceptional cricketing prowess, consistency, and winning mindset.
1. 2023 – Australia
- Final Match: Australia vs. India
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India
- Result: Australia won by 6 wickets.
- Key Highlights:
- India scored 240/10.
- Travis Head’s brilliant 137* and Marnus Labuschagne’s steady 58 led Australia to victory.
- Australia clinched their sixth World Cup title, becoming the most successful team in ODI World Cup history.
2. 2019 – England
- Final Match: England vs. New Zealand
- Venue: Lord’s, London, England
- Result: Match tied; England won on boundary count after a tied Super Over.
- Key Highlights:
- Both teams scored 241 runs in regular play and 15 runs in the Super Over.
- England won their first-ever ODI World Cup in one of the most dramatic finals in cricket history.
- Ben Stokes played a pivotal role with 84* in the chase.
3. 2015 – Australia
- Final Match: Australia vs. New Zealand
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia
- Result: Australia won by 7 wickets.
- Key Highlights:
- New Zealand was bowled out for 183.
- Australia’s captain Michael Clarke scored a composed 74 in his farewell ODI match.
- Australia secured their fifth World Cup title.
4. 2011 – India
- Final Match: India vs. Sri Lanka
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India
- Result: India won by 6 wickets.
- Key Highlights:
- Sri Lanka set a target of 275, powered by Mahela Jayawardene’s 103*.
- MS Dhoni’s unbeaten 91, including the iconic winning six, led India to their second World Cup victory after 28 years.
- Gautam Gambhir contributed a vital 97 runs.
5. 2007 – Australia
- Final Match: Australia vs. Sri Lanka
- Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
- Result: Australia won by 53 runs (D/L method).
- Key Highlights:
- Adam Gilchrist’s blistering 149 off 104 balls was the standout performance.
- Rain interrupted the match, leading to a revised target for Sri Lanka.
- Australia won their third consecutive World Cup and fourth overall.
6. 2003 – Australia
- Final Match: Australia vs. India
- Venue: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Result: Australia won by 125 runs.
- Key Highlights:
- Australia set a massive target of 359/2, led by Ricky Ponting’s stunning 140* off 121 balls.
- India, chasing, was bowled out for 234. Virender Sehwag top-scored with 82.
- Australia won their third World Cup and remained undefeated throughout the tournament.
7. 1999 – Australia
- Final Match: Australia vs. Pakistan
- Venue: Lord’s, London, England
- Result: Australia won by 8 wickets.
- Key Highlights:
- Pakistan was bowled out for just 132, with Shane Warne taking 4/33.
- Australia chased the target in just 20.1 overs, with Adam Gilchrist smashing a quick 54.
- This marked Australia’s second World Cup victory.
8. 1996 – Sri Lanka
- Final Match: Sri Lanka vs. Australia
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
- Result: Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets.
- Key Highlights:
- Aravinda de Silva’s all-round brilliance (107* and 3 catches) led Sri Lanka to their maiden title.
- Australia set a target of 241, which Sri Lanka chased comfortably in 46.2 overs.
- Sri Lanka’s win broke the dominance of traditional cricketing powerhouses.
9. 1992 – Pakistan
- Final Match: Pakistan vs. England
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia
- Result: Pakistan won by 22 runs.
- Key Highlights:
- Pakistan, led by Imran Khan, scored 249/6, with his crucial 72 runs and Inzamam-ul-Haq’s 42.
- Wasim Akram’s magical spell (3/49) dismantled England’s batting lineup.
- Pakistan secured their first-ever World Cup, with Imran Khan famously dedicating the win to building a cancer hospital.
Each of these tournaments showcased thrilling cricket moments, outstanding individual performances, and historical milestones for the winning teams.
10. 1987 – Australia
- Final Match: Australia vs. England
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India
- Result: Australia won by 7 runs.
- Key Highlights:
- Australia posted 253/5, with David Boon scoring a crucial 75 runs.
- England, despite Mike Gatting’s 41, fell short at 246/8.
- Australia won their first World Cup, marking the beginning of their dominance in ODI cricket.