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The Cricket World Cup is the most prestigious tournament in international cricket. Whether it’s the traditional ODI World Cup, the high-octane T20 World Cup, or the fast-growing Women’s World Cup, The Cricket Scores provides complete coverage—live scores, breaking news, expert analysis, and historical data.
History
The Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup began in 1975, while the T20 World Cup debuted in 2007. Over the decades, both formats have produced legendary rivalries and unforgettable moments.
The Women’s Cricket World Cup, first played in 1973, predates the men’s edition and has played a crucial role in promoting women’s cricket globally. The first Women’s T20 World Cup took place in 2009 and has seen growing fan interest and participation.
Format
ODI World Cup (Men & Women):
- 50 overs per side
- Round-robin or group stages followed by knockouts
- 10-14 teams based on ICC rankings and qualifiers
- Held every 4 years
T20 World Cup (Men & Women):
- 20 overs per side
- Multi-stage format: Qualifiers, Super stages, Semi-finals, Final
- 10-20 teams
- Held every 2 years
Trophy
- Men’s ODI Trophy: First introduced in 1999, featuring a golden globe with silver columns
- Women’s ODI Trophy: Classic silver design with elegant curvature
- T20 World Cup Trophy: Modern angular structure used across men’s and women’s editions
Media Coverage
Global coverage spans:
- Television: Star Sports, Sky Sports, SuperSport, Willow TV
- Digital: Disney+ Hotstar, FanCode, ICC.tv
- Languages: English, Hindi, Bangla, Tamil, and regional options
Recent editions of the Women’s World Cup have seen broadcast partnerships with major sports networks, increasing accessibility and popularity.
Attendance
- Men’s World Cups see millions attending in-stadium globally.
- The 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup Final at the MCG drew over 86,000 fans, setting a record for women’s sporting events.
- Viewership for Women’s Cricket is surging across digital platforms and TV, led by India, Australia, and England.
Selection of Hosts
The ICC uses a competitive bidding process for both men’s and women’s tournaments. Host countries must demonstrate strong infrastructure, crowd engagement, and broadcaster readiness.
Upcoming tournaments:
- Men’s ODI WC 2027: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia
- Women’s ODI WC 2026: India
- Men’s T20 WC 2026: India & Sri Lanka
- Women’s T20 WC 2024: Bangladesh
Results
Men’s ODI World Cup Champions
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up |
| 1975 | West Indies | Australia |
| 1983 | India | West Indies |
| 2023 | Australia | India |
Women’s ODI World Cup Champions
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up |
| 1973 | England | Australia |
| 2005 | Australia | India |
| 2017 | England | India |
| 2022 | Australia | England |
Men’s T20 World Cup Champions
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up |
| 2007 | India | Pakistan |
| 2022 | England | Pakistan |
| 2024 | India | South Africa |
Women’s T20 World Cup Champions
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up |
| 2009 | England | New Zealand |
| 2018 | Australia | England |
| 2023 | Australia | South Africa |
Tournament Summary
- Most Men’s ODI Titles: Australia (6)
- Most Women’s ODI Titles: Australia (7)
- Fastest T20 World Cup Century (Women): Deandra Dottin (38 balls)
- Highest ODI Score (Men): 428/5 – South Africa (2023)
Tournament Records
Men’s Records:
- Most ODI Runs: Sachin Tendulkar
- Most ODI Wickets: Glenn McGrath
Women’s Records:
- Most ODI Runs: Mithali Raj
- Most T20 Wickets: Megan Schutt
- Youngest World Cup Centurion: Harmanpreet Kaur (2013 WC)