Cricket Flashcards
Which men’s national team won the 12th Cricket World Cup in 2019?
They defeated their opponents, New Zealand, on the boundary count back rule after being tied after both 50 overs and an additional Super Over. It was their first World Cup victory and the third conesuctive World Cup to be won by the home team (one of two host nations).
England
Which men’s national team won the 11th Cricket World Cup in 2015?
It was their record fifth World Cup victory, defeating New Zealand in the final. They won the final in a stadium in their own country as one of two host nations.
Australia
Which men’s national team won the 10th Cricket World Cup in 2011?
They defeated Sri Lanka in the final to win their second World Cup. They won the final at home in Wankhede Stadium, and were one of three host nations for the tournaments.
India
Which men’s national team won the 9th Cricket World Cup in 2007?
It was their fourth World Cup victory and their record third consectuive success. They defeated Sri Lanka in the final which was held in the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. The tournament was hosted by the West Indies.
Australia.
Which men’s national team won the 9th Cricket World Cup in 2007?
It was their fourth World Cup victory and their record third consectuive success. They defeated Sri Lanka in the final which was held in the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. The tournament was hosted by the West Indies.
Australia.
Which men’s national team won the 8th Cricket World Cup in 2003?
It was their third World Cup victory and their second of three consecutive victories following success in the previous tournament in 1999. The tournament was hosted by South Africa (although matches were also played in Zimbabwe and Kenya) and the final was held at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, where they defeated India.
Australia.
Which men’s national team won the 7th Cricket World Cup in 1999?
It was their second World Cup victory and the first of three consecutive victories. The tournament was hosted by England (although matches were also played in Republic of Ireland, the Netherlands, Scotland and Wales). They defeated Pakistan in the final at Lord’s, and needed just 20.1 overs to amass a score of 133/2 to outscore the challenger’s 132 all out.
Australia
Which men’s national team won the 6th Cricket World Cup in 1996?
One of the the three hosts of this tournament, the winners defeated Australia in the final at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. It is to date their first and only World Cup win, although they would reach the final again in 2007 and 2011.
Sri Lanka
Which men’s national team won the 5th Cricket World Cup in 1992?
In a tournament hosted by Australia and New Zealand, they defeated England in the final held at Melbourne Cricket Ground. It is to date their first and only World Cup win, although they would reach the final again in 1999. It was the first tournament to feature more than 8 teams.
Pakistan
Which men’s national team won the 4th Cricket World Cup in 1987?
In a tournament hosted jointly by India and Pakistan, it was the first Cricket World Cup not to be hosted by in the UK. In the final, hosted not at Lord’s for the first time, but in Eden Gardens, Kolkata, the winners triumphed over England to win their first of five World Cups by 7 runs.
Australia
In a tournament hosted in England and Wales, which country won the third Cricket World Cup in 1983?
In the final at Lord’s, this country defeated defending champions West Indies who won both of the first two World Cup tournaments in 1975 and 1979. The 2021 film 83 written and directed by Kabir Khan depicts the events of the tournament, and stars Ranveer Singh as the teams’ captain, Kapil Dev.
India
In a tournament hosted in England, which team won the second Cricket World Cup in 1979?
In the final held at Lord’s they defeated England by 92 runs and successfully defeated their title. Their opening batsman Gordon Greenidge scored the most runs at the tournament with 253.
West Indies
In a tournament hosted in England, which team won the first Cricket World Cup in 1975?
In the final held at Lord’s they defeated Australia by 17 runs. Their batsman, Clive Lloyd went on to top score in the final with 102 runs.
West Indies
