We examine India record in the ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup finals ahead of their crucial clash against Australia with another world title at stake
India secured their place in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final by defeating New Zealand with a 70-run margin. This achievement marks India’s fourth appearance in the final of the ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup. In previous instances, they emerged victorious twice and faced a defeat once. It is noteworthy that Australia is the sole team to have defeated India in an ODI World Cup final.
What is the record of India in ICC ODI Cricket World Cup finals and how many titles have they won
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What is India’s record in the ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup finals?
In the inaugural ODI World Cup final of 1983, India confronted the reigning champions West Indies. Kapil Dev’s squad was dismissed for a modest 183 against the two-time champions. In reply, the Indian team restricted the West Indies to 140 runs, securing a 40-run victory. Mohinder Amarnath showcased an all-around performance, claiming three wickets, while Madan Lal and Balwinder Sandhu took three and two wickets, respectively.
After a hiatus of 20 years, India encountered Australia in the 2003 World Cup final. Unfortunately, India suffered a substantial defeat by 125 runs, being bowled out for 234. For India, Virender Sehwag played a valiant innings of 82. Meanwhile, Glenn McGrath secured three wickets, and Andrew Symonds and Brett Lee each took two wickets.
In 2011, India reached the final and in the championship match against Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium, the hosts emerged victorious. Sri Lanka, after opting to bat, set a target of 275 with a remarkable century from Mahela Jayawardena. In the pursuit, India, led by Gautam Gambhir and MS Dhoni, secured its second ODI World Cup title. Now, after a 12-year hiatus from their last final appearance, India stands in their fourth ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup final.
we examine India’s performance in the ICC ODI World Cup finals:
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Year |
Opposition | Result |
Venue |
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1983 |
West Indies | won by 43 runs | The Lord’s, London |
| 2003 | Australia | lost by 125 runs |
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
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2011
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Sri Lanka | won by 6 wickets | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 2023 | Australia | TBD |
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
How India has performed in the ICC Men’s T20I Cricket World Cup finals?
In the inaugural edition of the T20I World Cup, India reached the final where they encountered arch-rivals Pakistan in Johannesburg. Gautam Gambhir contributed 75 runs as India batted first, setting a total of 157. Pakistan’s Umar Gul claimed three wickets. In response, Pakistan was dismissed for 152, with Irfan Pathan and RP Singh each taking three wickets for India.
Despite being considered favorites in the 2014 T20 World Cup final, India suffered an upset at the hands of Sri Lanka in Mirpur. India, batting first, managed to score a below-par total of 130, with Virat Kohli top-scoring with 77. Sri Lanka chased down the target, scoring 134 runs in less than 18 overs, with Kumara Sangakkara contributing 52.
we examine Indian performance in the ICC T20I World Cup finals:
| Year | Opposition | Result |
Venue |
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2007
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Pakistan | won by 5 runs | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 2014 | Sri Lanka | SL won by 6 wickets |
Dubai International Stadium, UAE |