This year held a significance that transcended the role of being a mere host for the tournament; it became a defining moment as they etched their name into the annals of cricket history with their second championship win.

The 2011 victory marked India’s second title in the ODI World Cup, with their initial win dating back to 1983 when the iconic Kapil Dev led them to their maiden championship.

However, despite the jubilation following the 2011 victory, subsequent campaigns proved elusive in delivering additional titles, leaving India yearning for more silverware. On the other end of the spectrum, Australia has unequivocally cemented its reputation as a formidable force in the history of the ODI World Cup, proudly displaying an impressive tally of five championship titles in their name. Two of these coveted championships were clinched under the leadership of the legendary Ricky Ponting.

Turning our attention to the inaugural World Cup winners, West Indies, they indeed secured another title in a subsequent edition but have not tasted the sweet nectar of championship victory since their triumphant campaign in 1979. Meanwhile, among the cricketing nations, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and England each have their ODI World Cup glory, a single victory to cherish in the rich tapestry of cricketing history.

With the 13th edition of the World Cup, cricket lovers across the globe are buzzing with anticipation. Their curiosity is piqued as they eagerly await the unveiling of records and statistics from this illustrious event. In that spirit, presented below is a comprehensive compilation of all the World Cup-winning teams, their captains, the standout Players of the Match in the final showdowns, and the exceptional Players of the Series who have indelibly marked their place on cricket’s grandest stage.

I think they are behaving like a superpower now. They dictate who will play against them and who won’t.’Imran calls the existing relationship between the two countries unfortunate. He said, ‘Bad relations between Pakistan and India are prevalent, it is sad and unfortunate at the same time. If India does not allow Pakistani players to play in IPL, then Pakistan should not worry about it. Because we have talented young cricketers.

IPL doors closed for Pakistani players due to political animosity. However, Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Akhtar, Shoaib Malik, Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Hafeez, Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif, Misbah-ul-Haq, Kamran Akmal, Younis Khan, and Umar Gul got a chance to play in the Indian franchise-based league at the start of the tournament.

‘First, enjoy the day. The opportunity to play in the World Cup final is not always available. Don’t get carried away by that emotion.’
‘Second, if you don’t take risks, you can win the World Cup. Try to exploit the opponent’s mistakes. That is, play with an aggressive mindset. Greetings the whole country is praying for your success.’

Incidentally, a few days ago the former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran was injured by the perpetrators. He is currently under house arrest. Meanwhile, after Pakistan’s victory in the semi-final, he tweeted and congratulated the cricketers. Imran wrote, ‘Congratulations to Babar Azam and the entire team for a great win. Imran also tweeted before that match. He wrote, ‘On behalf of the entire country, my prayers remain for Babar Azam and the entire party. We want you to fight till the last ball.’