ICC Cricket World Cup : 10 Facts You Don’t Know

The ICC Cricket World Cup is the pinnacle of international cricket, where history is being made, records are being broken, and jaw-dropping performances are witnessed. While most of the fans know the major highlights, here are 10 unknown facts about the Cricket World Cup that may surprise you.

The First-Ever ICC Cricket World Cup Was Played in Whites

Unlike the colorful jerseys that have become the hallmark of the modern game, the first ICC Cricket World Cup played in 1975 was a traditional affair of white clothing and red balls with 60-over matches.

India and West Indies Share a Unique Record

India and the West Indies are the only teams that have won the Cricket World Cup after losing their first match of the tournament. The West Indies in 1975 and India in 1983 are examples.

The Highest Individual Score in a World Cup Match

Martin Guptill of New Zealand is the one who created history by scoring the maximum individual score in a World Cup match when he hammered 237* against the West Indies in 2015.

Which Bowler Takes Hat-Trick in a World Cup Final

Australia’s Brett Lee and Lasith Malinga of Sri Lanka were popular for their hat-tricks, but Australian Adam Zampa created history by hitting the first hat-trick in the World Cup final in the 2023 edition.

The First-Ever World Cup Super Over

For the first time ever, the final of the 2019 ICC World Cup was decided by a super over, with the boundary count being in favor of England.

Most Consecutive World Cup Wins by a Team

Australia has won the most successive World Cup titles ever, having won 27 consecutive matches between 1999 and 2011.

Who Scored the Fastest Fifty in the ICC Cricket World Cup?

Brendon McCullum from New Zealand stands tall with a record for a World Cup where he scored the fastest fifty while playing against England in 2015, thereby scoring 50 in just 18 balls.

A World Cup Hosted on Multiple Continents

The only World Cup solely played in one country was in 2023 when it was only played in India, but one edition was also played across different Caribbean nations to make it the only island-hopping one in 2007.

The Most Successful Team in ICC World Cup History

Australia is the best-winning team in the history of the ICC World Cup; they have won the tournament record six times (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015 and 2023).

The Only Player to Win the World Cup in Three Different years

Ricky Ponting is the only cricket player who won the World Cup in three different years: 1999, 2003, and 2007.

The ICC World Cup is an event rich in history, with unexpected twists and fascinating records. These ICC World Cup facts illustrate the legacy of the tournament while bringing to the fore some of the lesser-known achievements. Continue reading for more unknown facts about the Cricket World Cup as the sport continues to evolve.

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