Cricket World Cup
2015 Cricket World Cup
The 2015 Cricket World Cup, which is governed by the International Cricket Council, will be co- hosted by Australia and New Zealand. The first Cricket World Cup held in 1912 was not very successful. The three-way series between Australia, England and South Africa was interrupted by poor weather and the next attempt at such a tournament was not until 1975.
- Dates: 2015 – TBC
- Participants: 10 Teams
- Hosts: Australia, New Zealand
- Official Website: ICC World Cup Cricket
The six test playing nations, England, Australia, New Zealand, West Indies, India and Pakistan, were joined by Sri Lanka and East Africa to make up the 1975 field. That tournament was dubbed a “resounding success” and since then the cup has been contested every four years.
2015 Cricket World Cup Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Australia | 4.50 |
| South Africa | 5.00 |
| India | 5.00 |
| Sri Lanka | 6.50 |
| England | 8.00 |
| Pakistan | 9.00 |
| New Zealand | 11.00 |
| West Indies | 17.00 |
| Bangladesh | 51.00 |
| Zimbabwe | 251.00 |
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Past Cricket World Cup Winners
| 2011 – India 2007 – Australia 2003 – Australia 1999 – Australia 1996 – Sri Lanka |
1992 – Pakistan 1987 – Australia 1983 – India 1979 – West Indies 1975 – West Indies |
Fourteen teams competed in the 2003 World Cup, which was held in South Africa. Australia was crowned champion after beating India by 125 runs, 359 to 234. There were 54 matches that year and was viewed by an estimated 1.3 billion spectators.
In eight previous tournaments, five teams have won the title. Australia has had the most success in the World Cup, winning in 1987, 1999 and 2003. The West Indies won the first two tournaments, in 1975 and 1979. India,
1983, Pakistan, 1992, and Sri Lanka, 1996, have been the other winners.