Histry of Cricket World Cup

England consecutively hosted the first three tournaments from 1975-1983 and 1987 tournament became the first World Cup to be hosted outside England. Cricket World Cup 1987 introduced neutral umpires.  Many positive changes happened in the 1992 Cricket World Cup. Colored clothing with names printed on the back and floodlights for most of the 36 games was introduced. It was also the beginning of the use of white balls, a change from the usual red balls. The fielding circle rules were refined allowing only two men outside the circle in the first 15 overs. The 1996 Cricket World Cup saw the first appearance of third umpire in front of the TV monitor.

All the 9 cricket world cup tournaments played have also contributed many records in the Cricket World Cup History. The records are on best batting strike rate, highest individual scores, highest run-scorers, best bowling analysis, best bowling economy rate, best bowling strike rate, highest wicket-takers, highest team totals, lowest team totals, most cricket catches and most dismissals.

Though initially the cricket world cup captured the attention of hundreds of spectators, it has now attracted millions who are eagerly waiting to watch this year’s tournament.



Short history of previous World Cup:

In 1975 in the first ODI Cricket world cup, West Indies won by 17 runsagainst Australia. Second time is 1979 again WI won the tournament by defeating England by 92 runs. In 1983, again WI reached in tournament final. But this time they lost the final against India, India won by 43 runs. In 1987 Australia and England both reached in final for second time, and Australia won by 7 runs. Number of 5th tournament in 1992 England
also reached in final and this time Pakistan defeat England by 22 runs. In 1996 another South Asian team Sri Lanka won the final by 7 wickets against Australia. In 1999 Australia make there second achievement, Pakistan was defeated by 8 wickets. In 2003 , this time India was defeated by Australia with 125 runs. After 4 years in 2007 another South Asian team Sri Lanka defeated by Australia with 53 runs ( under D/L Method). Totally Australia is the most success cricket team.