As of my last update, in January 2022 India has indeed won the ICC Cricket World Cup twice in the tournament’s history. India claimed the prestigious title in 1983 and 2011.
- 1983: India’s first-ever ICC Cricket World Cup victory came in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev. They achieved a historic win by defeating the West Indies in the final at Lord’s, England. It was a remarkable moment for Indian cricket and a watershed event that elevated the sport’s status in the country.
- 2003: India’s second chance in Finals was lost to Australia in a dominating performance by the Kangaroos.
- 2011: India’s second ICC Cricket World Cup triumph occurred in 2011, led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The tournament was co-hosted by India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. India performed exceptionally well throughout the tournament and clinched the title by defeating Sri Lanka in the final in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
India’s success in the Cricket World Cup reflects the nation’s cricketing prowess, rich talent pool, and the passion for the sport among millions of fans. These victories hold significant importance in the history of Indian cricket and are celebrated as monumental achievements.
This is how India has performed in their 3 Final matches played till date:
| YEAR | TEAM 1 | INNING 1 | TEAM 2 | INNING 2 | WINNER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | IND | 183 (54.4) | WI | 140 (52) | IND |
| 2003 | AUS | 359/2 (50) | IND | 234 (39.2) | AUS |
| 2011 | SL | 274/6 (50) | IND | 277/4 (48.2) | IND |
India has played its finals against different teams and this time they are going to play for the second time against Australia.