Unveiling the Most Exciting ICC ODI Cup News You Can't-Miss

The ICC ODI World Cup is one of the most prestigious international cricket tournaments including matches of 50 overs. The last World Cup was held in 2019 in England and Wales, with an amazing win by England itself. The World Cup is held every four years and so, the next World Cup is going to start in October 2023 that will be hosted in India. Through this blog, you will get the opportunity to know some of the most famous ICC Cricket ODI World Cup Highlights covered in history.  

Iconic Moments From the History of the ICC World Cup 

There is a rich history filled with famous highlights and memorable moments regarding the ICC one-day World Cup that started in 1975. Below are some of the renowned moments from the various editions of the tournament carrying a complete history.

The First-Ever World Cup - 1975

West Indies won the inaugural World Cup in 1975 by defeating Australia in the finals. One of the most standout moments is the century made by Clive Lloyd in the finale of the tournament.

India's Historical Glory - 1983

Kapil Dev led the Indian team in the 1983 World Cup and pulled off a stunning upset by defeating the West Indies team in the final. The most memorable moments were the astounding catch of Kapil Dev and his innings of 175 against Zimbabwe. 

Imran Khan's Triumph - 1992 

Under the captaincy of Imran Khan, Pakistan won its first-ever World Cup and defeated England. Their victory is renowned due to the crucial contributions of Wasim Akram in the finals of the tournament.

Sri Lanka's Dominance - 1996

With the all-round performance of Aravinda De Silva against Australia, Sri Lanka made their World Cup victory in 1996. Therefore, making the performance of Sri Lanka stand out from others. 

Shoaib Akhtar's Speed - 1999

The most sensational moment was made in the 1999 World Cup when Shoaib Akhtar made headlines with his extraordinary performance and expressive pace. 

Sachin Tendulkar's 98 - 2003

Sachin Tendulkar's brilliant performance of 98 innings against Pakistan in the 2003 World Cup is the most outstanding one to remember. 

Adam Gilchrist's Chaos - 2007

In the finals of the 2007 World Cup, Adam Gilchrist of Australia had smashed a quick century with a squash ball in his glove and hence became the talking point of many.

MS Dhoni's Winning Six - 2011

The most iconic image of the 2011 ICC World Cup is MS Dhoni hitting a six to win against the Sri Lankan team.

Brendon McCullum's Passion - 2015

The main highlight of the tournament was the fearless approach of New Zealand's captain Brendon McCullum.

Over the Top Drama - 2019

The World Cup 2019 is one of the latest ICC cricket updates held four years ago with a thrilling ending in a Super Over where England was declared as the winner based on the boundary count.

The above-states are just a few of the many remarkable moments of the ICC ODI World Cup tournaments held every four years since 1975. Hence, we can say that each and every edition of the World Cup has contributed to the rich history of cricket with its own unique memories and hits.

Latest Updates of World Cup 2023

ICC has released the schedule for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 to be held in India from October 5 to November 19. The upcoming World Cup will feature a total of 10 teams including India, Afghanistan, Australia, England, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa. These teams earned the opportunity by performing well in the 2020-2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Super League. The other two remaining teams will be finalized through the ongoing World Cup Qualifiers that are taking place in Zimbabwe. The following are some of the latest updates of the ICC One Day World Cup 2023-

• The date of the India vs. Pakistan match has been changed due to the start of the Navratri festival. If the match occurs on the previous date i.e., October 15, then it will be a challenge to arrange the security.

• The match between India and Pakistan was originally scheduled to be played on October 15 in Ahmedabad but now it will be played on October 14. 

• The initial match of the tournament will take place on October 5 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Furthermore, the BCCI secretary, Jay Shah has recently announced that the final of the upcoming World Cup will also be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. 

• It was also recently announced that the first semi-final will be hosted at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and the second semi-final will be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 

• Overall there will be a total of 10 venues i.e., Hyderabad, Dharamshala, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Pune, Bangalore, Mumbai, and Kolkata. 

• Additionally, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram will further host the warm-up matches from September 29 to October 3.

The round-robin format will be followed by the tournament by knockout stages including semi-finals and finals.

The Bottom Line

If you are a cricket enthusiast and interested in the latest information about the tournaments including the upcoming ICC World Cup, you may visit the most reliable official websites such as CBTF News. You can have useful insights about the various teams, schedules, scores, live updates, trendy news, and much more. Keep up with the latest ICC cricket updates on CBTF News!