From 1975 to 2023: List of ODI World Cup Winning Captains, Player of the Match in Final & Player of the Tournament

Virat Kohli, Pat Cummins and other World Cup winning captains from Australia

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has etched its place in history as the cricketing world witnessed Australia emerging victorious for the record sixth time under the stellar leadership of Pat Cummins.

From the inaugural tournament in 1975 to the latest spectacle in 2023, the ODI World Cup has seen legendary captains, standout players in the final showdowns, and exceptional performers throughout the tournaments. On that note, let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive the moments of triumph and glory.

Australia’s dominance

The epitome of cricketing excellence, Australia claimed their first World Cup in 1987 and have since been a dominant force on the grand stage. The Aussie side’s recent victory further cemented their status as a formidable team on the world stage, with Cummins following in the footsteps of cricketing luminaries like Ricky Ponting, who captained the side to two of their six triumphs in the world event.

India’s tale of glory

The ODI World Cup 2023 runner-up India claimed their first world title in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev, a moment that etched itself in the annals of cricketing history. Meanwhile, the team’s second triumph transpired in 2011, with the resilient leadership of MS Dhoni guiding them to glory. Despite the euphoria of 2011, subsequent campaigns failed to add more silverware to India’s trophy cabinet, leaving fans yearning for more World Cup glory.

West Indies’ legacy

The winners of the first two editions in 1975 and 1979 under the leadership of Clive Lloyd, West Indies have been unable to recapture the championship since 1979, but their legacy still remains intact.

Other nations to taste World Cup glory

Other cricketing nations, including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and England, have each tasted ODI World Cup glory once in cricketing history as well, contributing to the diverse tapestry of champions.

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Captains, heroes, and icons who led their teams to victories

As the 13th edition of the World Cup has now concluded, it has once again been proved that it’s not just about the luck or timing that guides a team to win, but it’s about the captains who led from the front and the players who stood out in crucial moments. So, here’s a complete list of ODI World Cup-winning captains, the Men of the Match in the finals, and the Players of the Tournament who left an indelible mark on cricket’s grandest stage: