Cricket World Cup Winners List (1975-2025): ODI & T20 Champions PDF
Every cricket fan remembers where they were when MS Dhoni hit that six in 2011, or when Rohit Sharma lifted the T20 trophy in Barbados. The Cricket World Cup Winners List is not just a set of stats; it is a timeline of glory, heartbreak, and history.
With the recent conclusion of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup and the historic 2024 T20 World Cup, the history books have been rewritten. In this ultimate guide, we provide the complete, updated Cricket World Cup Winners List for Men and Women (1975–2025), along with the captains who led them to victory.
Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup Winners List (1975–2023)
The 50-over format is the ultimate test of endurance. Australia is the undisputed king here, having won the title a record 6 times. India remains the only nation to win the World Cup at home (2011) and away (1983) in the 60/50 over era.
Here is the full breakdown of champions:
| Year | Winner | Captain | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Australia | Pat Cummins | India |
| 2019 | England | Eoin Morgan | New Zealand |
| 2015 | Australia | Michael Clarke | New Zealand |
| 2011 | India | MS Dhoni | Sri Lanka |
| 2007 | Australia | Ricky Ponting | Sri Lanka |
| 2003 | Australia | Ricky Ponting | India |
| 1999 | Australia | Steve Waugh | Pakistan |
| 1996 | Sri Lanka | Arjuna Ranatunga | Australia |
| 1992 | Pakistan | Imran Khan | England |
| 1987 | Australia | Allan Border | England |
| 1983 | India | Kapil Dev | West Indies |
| 1979 | West Indies | Clive Lloyd | England |
| 1975 | West Indies | Clive Lloyd | Australia |
Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup Winners List (2007–2024)
The T20 format brings speed and unpredictability. While West Indies and England dominated the last decade, India reclaimed the throne in 2024 under Rohit Sharma, ending a long ICC trophy drought.
| Year | Winner | Captain | Player of Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | India | Rohit Sharma | Jasprit Bumrah |
| 2022 | England | Jos Buttler | Sam Curran |
| 2021 | Australia | Aaron Finch | David Warner |
| 2016 | West Indies | Darren Sammy | Virat Kohli |
| 2014 | Sri Lanka | Lasith Malinga | Virat Kohli |
| 2012 | West Indies | Darren Sammy | Shane Watson |
| 2010 | England | Paul Collingwood | Kevin Pietersen |
| 2009 | Pakistan | Younis Khan | Tillakaratne Dilshan |
| 2007 | India | MS Dhoni | Shahid Afridi |
Women’s Cricket World Cup Winners List (Updated 2025)
Women’s cricket has seen a massive shift in power. While Australia has historically been the “Invincibles,” new champions have emerged in recent years.
ODI World Cup Champions
- 2025: India Women (Historic maiden title on home soil)
- 2022: Australia Women (Beat England)
- 2017: England Women (Beat India)
- 2013: Australia Women
T20 World Cup Champions
- 2024: New Zealand Women (Beat South Africa)
- 2023: Australia Women
- 2020: Australia Women
Most Successful Captains in World Cup History
Analyzing the Cricket World Cup Winners List reveals that leadership is key. Only two captains have won the ODI World Cup twice.
- Ricky Ponting (Australia): 2003, 2007 (Invincible Era)
- Clive Lloyd (West Indies): 1975, 1979 (The Dominant Era)
- MS Dhoni (India): The only captain to win T20 WC (2007), ODI WC (2011), and Champions Trophy (2013).
If you are creating a fantasy team based on these legends, check out our guide on Best Cricket Team Names to pay tribute to them.
Did You Know? Facts About World Cup Winners
Here are some interesting trivia facts from the Cricket World Cup Winners List:
- Home Advantage: Since 2011, the host nation won the Men’s ODI World Cup three times in a row (India 2011, Australia 2015, England 2019), but Australia broke this streak in 2023 by winning in India.
- The Unlucky Finalist: New Zealand played two consecutive finals (2015, 2019) but lost both.
- Youngest Captain: Kapil Dev was just 24 years old when he lifted the trophy for India in 1983.
For official rankings and detailed match scorecards, you can always visit the Official ICC World Cup History page.
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*Updated with 2025 Champions Trophy & Women’s World Cup results.
Conclusion
The Cricket World Cup Winners List continues to grow. With the Champions Trophy scheduled for 2025 and the next T20 World Cup in 2026, will we see a new champion rise? Stay tuned to CricSensei for all the latest updates.
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