As we anticipate the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup with excitement, let's embark on a nostalgic journey and relive the captivating finals of yesteryears. These finals, filled with suspenseful contests and iconic moments, have forever shaped the sport's illustrious history.
Host: England
Venue: Lord's, London
Winner: West Indies
Runners-up: Australia
Margin: 17 runs
In the inaugural edition of the World Cup, the West Indies emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle against Australia at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in London.
Host: England
Venue: Lord's, London
Winner: West Indies
Runners-up: England
Margin: 92 runs
The West Indies continued their dominance, clinching their second consecutive title with a convincing win over England.
Host: England & Wales
Venue: Lord's, London
Winner: India
Runners-up: West Indies
Margin: 43 runs
A historic moment for Indian cricket as Kapil Dev's men stunned the world by defeating the mighty West Indies to lift their first-ever World Cup.
Host: India & Pakistan
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Winner: Australia
Runners-up: England
Margin: 7 runs
Australia claimed their maiden World Cup title, edging past England in a closely contested final at Eden Gardens.
Host: Australia & New Zealand
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Winner: Pakistan
Runners-up: England
Margin: 22 runs
Pakistan emerged as champions in a memorable World Cup, defeating England in the final held in Melbourne.
Host: Pakistan, India, & Sri Lanka
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Winner: Sri Lanka
Runners-up: Australia
Margin: 7 wickets
Sri Lanka clinched their first World Cup, triumphing over Australia in Lahore.
Host: England, Scotland, Ireland and the Netherlands
Venue: Lord's, London
Winner: Australia
Runners-up: Pakistan
Margin: 8 wickets
Australia continued their dominance, defeating Pakistan to claim the World Cup at Lord's.
Host: South Africa, Zimbabwe, & Kenya
Venue: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Winner: Australia
Runners-up: India
Margin: 125 runs
Australia's reign continued with a comprehensive victory over India in Johannesburg.
Host: Cricket West Indies (West Indies)
Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown
Winner: Australia
Runners-up: Sri Lanka
Margin: 53 runs (D/L)
Australia secured their third consecutive World Cup title, defeating Sri Lanka in Bridgetown.
Host: India, Sri Lanka, & Bangladesh
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Winner: India
Runners-up: Sri Lanka
Margin: 6 wickets
India, led by MS Dhoni, delighted their home crowd by winning the World Cup, overcoming Sri Lanka in a memorable final in Mumbai.
Host: Australia & New Zealand
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Winner: Australia
Runners-up: New Zealand
Margin: 7 wickets
Australia triumphed on home soil, defeating New Zealand in Melbourne.
Host: England & Wales
Venue: Lord's, London
Winner: England
Runners-up: New Zealand
Margin: Match Tied (Boundary countback after super over)
In a dramatic final, England claimed their maiden World Cup title, edging out New Zealand in a thrilling contest at Lord's.
Host: India
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Final: To be confirmed
Teams: 10
As we eagerly anticipate the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, the scene is prepared for yet another remarkable showdown.
With ten teams competing for ultimate glory, cricket enthusiasts around the world are on the edge of their seats, ready for a cricketing spectacle unlike any other.
Keep an eye out for updates as we embark on this thrilling journey through one of cricket's most prestigious tournaments.
