The first World Cup was organised in England in June 1975, The first three World Cups were held in England. A total of twenty teams have competed in the eleven editions of the tournament, with ten teams competing in the recent 2019 tournament. Australia has won the tournament five times, India and West Indies twice each, while Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England have won it once each.
Final – West Indies vs Australia, Player of the Match – Clive Lloyd (WI)
Final – West Indies vs England, Player of the Match – Viv Richards (WI)
Final – West Indies vs India, Player of the Match – Mohinder Amarnath (IND)
Final – England vs Australia, Player of the Match – David Boon (AUS)
Final – England vs Pakistan, Player of the Match – Wasim Akram (PAK)
Final – Sri Lanka vs Australia, Player of the Match – Aravinda de Silva (SL)
Final – Pakistan vs Australia, Player of the Match – Shane Warne (AUS)
Final – India vs Australia, Player of the Match – Ricky Ponting (AUS)
Final – Sri Lanka vs Australia, Player of the Match – Adam Gilchrist (AUS)
Final – India vs Sri Lanka, Player of the Match – MS Dhoni (IND)
Final – New Zealand vs Australia, Player of the Match – James Faulkner (AUS)
Final – New Zealand vs England, Player of the Match – Ben Stokes (ENG)
