Cricket's oldest and most prestigious global championship
The ICC Cricket World Cup is the premier international championship in One Day International cricket, organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). First held in England in 1975, it is one of the world's most-watched sporting events and the oldest global cricket tournament.
The tournament is held every four years and features the top cricketing nations competing across a group stage and knockout rounds, culminating in a grand final. Since its inception, the World Cup has produced iconic moments — Kapil Dev's stunning catch in 1983, India's maiden triumph under Kapil Dev, Australia's unprecedented three consecutive titles from 1999 to 2007, and England's dramatic Super Over victory in 2019.
Thirteen editions have been held across multiple host nations. West Indies dominated the early years winning back-to-back titles in 1975 and 1979. Australia is the most successful team with six titles, followed by India and West Indies with two each, while Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and England have won it once each. The tournament expanded over time from 8 teams to the current 10-team format, with qualification tournaments determining which nations earn a place.
The World Cup remains the pinnacle of ODI cricket, where careers are defined and cricketing legacies are cemented on the biggest stage in the sport.
Cricket's oldest and most prestigious global championship
The ICC Cricket World Cup is the premier international championship in One Day International cricket, organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). First held in England in 1975, it is one of the world's most-watched sporting events and the oldest global cricket tournament.
The tournament is held every four years and features the top cricketing nations competing across a group stage and knockout rounds, culminating in a grand final. Since its inception, the World Cup has produced iconic moments — Kapil Dev's stunning catch in 1983, India's maiden triumph under Kapil Dev, Australia's unprecedented three consecutive titles from 1999 to 2007, and England's dramatic Super Over victory in 2019.
Thirteen editions have been held across multiple host nations. West Indies dominated the early years winning back-to-back titles in 1975 and 1979. Australia is the most successful team with six titles, followed by India and West Indies with two each, while Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and England have won it once each. The tournament expanded over time from 8 teams to the current 10-team format, with qualification tournaments determining which nations earn a place.
The World Cup remains the pinnacle of ODI cricket, where careers are defined and cricketing legacies are cemented on the biggest stage in the sport.
