In this article, we present a comprehensive list of champions of the Cricket World Cup or One Day International (ODI) formats. The first ICC ODI Cricket World Cup was held in England in 1975 and consisted of a series of 60-over matches for each side. In 1987, the prestigious event moved beyond England to India and Pakistan, while the number of overs per side was reduced to 50. The upcoming ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup will begin on 5 October 2023, with the final match scheduled for 19 November 2023. Given the excitement surrounding this event, cricket fans across the globe are eager to relive the history of the World Cup. winners. As a result, this article provides a comprehensive list of ODI Cricket World Cup champions from its inception in 1975 to the year 2023.
List of Cricket World Cup Winners
The ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 will start in India on October 5 and end on November 19, 2023. This is the twelfth event in the series of World Cup tournaments. Australia in particular stands out as the most successful nation, having won five World Cups. In 2007, Australia achieved a historic feat by becoming the first team to win three consecutive World Cup tournaments. Meanwhile, India and West Indies are the only two countries to have won the title twice. India emerged as champions in 1983 and 2011, while West Indies emerged victorious in 1975 and 1979. In the recent 50-over World Cup held in 2019, England emerged victorious.
The following list provides a comprehensive overview of ODI Cricket World Cup winners spanning the years from 1975 to 2023, including the winning teams, runners-up, host nations, aggregate scores, and final results.
| Host Country | Year | Winner Team | Total Score | Runner-up Team | Total Score | Result | Player of Match |
| India | 2023 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| England and Wales | 2019 | England | 241 | New Zealand | 241 | England won in Super Over | Ben Stockes |
| Australia and New Zealand | 2015 | Australia | 186 | New Zealand | 183 | Australia won by 7 wickets | James Faulkner |
| India and Bangladesh | 2011 | India | 277 | Sri Lanka | 274 | India won by 6 wickets | Gautam Gambhir |
| West Indies | 2007 | Australia | 281 | Sri Lanka | 215 | Australia won by 53 runs | Adam Gilchrist |
| South Africa | 2003 | Australia | 359 | India | 234 | Australia won by125 runs | Ricky Ponting |
| England | 1999 | Australia | 133 | Pakistan | 132 | Australia won by 8 wickets | Shane Warne |
| Pakistan and India | 1996 | Sri Lanka | 245 | Australia | 241 | Sro Lanka won by 7 wickets | Aravinda de Silva |
| Australia and New Zealand | 1992 | Pakistan | 249 | England | 227 | Pakistam won by 22 runs | Imran khan |
| India and Pakistan | 1987 | Australia | 253 | England | 246 | Australia won by 7 runs | David Boon |
| England | 1983 | India | 183 | West Indies | 140 | India won by 43 runs | Mohinder Amarnath |
| England | 1979 | West Indies | 286 | Egland | 194 | WI won by 92 runs | Vivian Richards |
| England | 1975 | West Indies | 291 | Australia | 274 | WI won by 17 runs | Clive Lloyd |
ICC ODI World Cup Champions: Country-Based Overview
| Team | Total Matches | Wins | Loses | Won Year |
| Australia | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015 |
| England | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2019 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1996 |
| West Indies | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1975, 1979 |
| India | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1983, 2011 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1992 |
| New Zealand | 2 | 0 | 2 | None |
Dominant Australia tops the list of ICC ODI World Cup winners.
Australia emerged as an unrivaled powerhouse in the ICC ODI World Cup, with five championship titles and two runner-up finishes. Australia maintains consistent dominance on the global stage, establishing itself as a formidable force to be reckoned with.
India vs West Indies: Double victory in cricket’s biggest event
India and West Indies have written their names in the history of cricket by winning two World Cups each. These cricket-loving nations have seen moments of glory that have cemented their position as cricket’s elite.
Historic win: England’s first victory in the 2019 ICC ODI Men’s World Cup
The 2019 ICC ODI Men’s World Cup, held in England and Wales, was a historic event. Hosts England added a new chapter to the legendary legacy of the tournament by winning the title for the first time.
