ICC Cricket World Cup Winners — History Explained
Every ICC Cricket World Cup winner from 1975 to the present, with context on the most memorable finals and dominant teams.
World Cup Winners by Year
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Final Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | West Indies | Australia | Lord's |
| 1979 | West Indies | England | Lord's |
| 1983 | India | West Indies | Lord's |
| 1987 | Australia | England | Eden Gardens |
| 1992 | Pakistan | England | Melbourne |
| 1996 | Sri Lanka | Australia | Lahore |
| 1999 | Australia | Pakistan | Lord's |
| 2003 | Australia | India | Johannesburg |
| 2007 | Australia | Sri Lanka | Bridgetown |
| 2011 | India | Sri Lanka | Mumbai |
| 2015 | Australia | New Zealand | Melbourne |
| 2019 | England | New Zealand | Lord's |
| 2023 | Australia | India | Ahmedabad |
Most Successful Teams
Australia are the most successful team in World Cup history with six titles (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, 2023). West Indies won the first two editions (1975, 1979) with teams featuring Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, Gordon Greenidge, and Michael Holding. India won in 1983 under Kapil Dev — one of cricket's greatest upsets — and again in 2011 under MS Dhoni on home soil.
Frequently asked questions
How often is the Cricket World Cup held?
The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup (50-over) is held every four years. Since 2007 there has also been a T20 World Cup, which now runs every two years.
Which team has won the most World Cups?
Australia with 6 ODI World Cup titles (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, 2023). In T20 World Cups, the West Indies and England have each won two titles.