World Cup: Team India became champion twice in 12 World Cups, India's performance was like this every time from 1975 to 2019

Posted on 5th Sep 2023 by rohit kumar

There is now one month left for the World Cup to be held in India from October 5. The BCCI is going to announce the Indian team for the tournament on Tuesday (September 5). The onus is on the selectors to pick a team that will make India champions for the third time. Team India has managed to lift the trophy twice in the 12 editions of the World Cup held so far. The Indian team became the winner in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev and in 2011 under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

 

The first edition of the World Cup was organized in 1975 on the soil of England. India had lost in their first match against England in this tournament. Sunil Gavaskar batted the entire 60 overs in this match. He returned unbeaten after scoring just 36 runs. In the next match, the team made a comeback by defeating East Africa, but New Zealand defeated them in the third match. After this defeat, the team was out of the World Cup.

 

1979 world cup

For the second time also the World Cup was held in England. Team India could not win a single match this time. League-round losses against the West Indies, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka saw them bow out of the tournament. The final was contested between England and defending champions West Indies. West Indies once again won the title.

 

1983 world cup

The World Cup was organized in England for the third time as well. India is being considered weak this time too. The team also had to face defeat in the practice match. Team India had lost to the county team of England in a practice match, but when the main round matches started, the Indian players came in form. In the first match, India defeated West Indies by 34 runs. After this, Zimbabwe was defeated by five wickets. Lost by 162 runs against Australia. West Indies were defeated by 66 runs in the second match. After two consecutive defeats, the team had to win the remaining two matches at any cost. They beat Zimbabwe by 31 runs and Australia by 118 runs to seal their place in the semi-finals. There the team defeated hosts England by six wickets and made it to the final for the first time.

 

In the final, India faced the challenge of two-time champions West Indies. The win against this team in the league round gave the players confidence that they could beat them in the final as well. Under the captaincy of Kapil Dev, Team India created history by winning this match by 43 runs. The Indian team became the world champion for the first time and the West Indies team missed out on a hat-trick of titles.

 

1987 world cup

The World Cup was held outside England for the first time. This time the hosting was jointly given to India and Pakistan. Also, for the first time, there was a 50-over World Cup instead of 60. India lost to England in the semi-finals. Pakistan's team lost to Australia in the second semi-final. In such a situation, both the host teams could not reach the finals. Australia defeated England in the title match. The Kangaroo team became champions for the first time.

 

1992 world cup

Australia and New Zealand got to host the World Cup for the first time. The Indian team entered the World Cup under the captaincy of Mohammad Azharuddin. He had to face a nine-run defeat against England in the first match. The second match against Sri Lanka was abandoned due to rain. In the third match, the team lost by one run against the hosts Australia. Then he made a comeback by defeating Pakistan and Zimbabwe. From here the team lost in the next three matches. West Indies, New Zealand, and South Africa defeated them and dropped them out of the tournament. Pakistan captured the title by defeating England in the final.

 

1996 world cup

India was once again hosting the World Cup. This time there was no co-host with him. Team India started well. He defeated Kenya and the West Indies. In the third match, the team was defeated by Australia. Sri Lanka defeated him in the fourth match. Team India defeated Zimbabwe to secure their place in the quarter-finals. There India defeated Pakistan and kicked them out. Team India had to face defeat against Sri Lanka in the semi-finals. The Lankan team also captured the title by defeating Australia.

 

1999 world cup

In this World Cup played in England, Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly batted brilliantly. Both of them created history by making a partnership of 318 runs against Sri Lanka. Team India reached the quarter-finals by defeating Sri Lanka and Pakistan in the league match, but here Team India had to face defeat against Australia and New Zealand and the Indian team was out of the World Cup. Australia won the final.

 

2003 world cup

Under the captaincy of Sourav Ganguly, the Indian team played brilliantly throughout the tournament. In the tournament played in South Africa, Team India played brilliantly and only the Australian team could defeat India. Having won easily in the league stage, India also defeated Sri Lanka easily in the Super Six round. India made it to the finals, but here Australia defeated Team India by 125 runs, and India's dream of becoming champion was shattered.

 

2007 world cup

This was the worst World Cup for the Indian team. In the tournament held in the West Indies, the Indian team got eliminated from the group stage itself. A team full of stalwarts like Dravid, Ganguly, and Sachin lost to Bangladesh and were out of the World Cup. In this tournament, Team India was able to win only against Bermuda. Pakistan's team also got eliminated after losing to Ireland. The captains of both teams resigned and the Australian team became the champions.

 

2011 world cup

Under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India played the World Cup on home soil and also became champion. India first avenged the defeat in 2007 by defeating Bangladesh, then Yuvraj Singh's brilliant game took Team India to the semi-finals. India defeated Pakistan in the quarter-finals and Australia in the semi-finals. Defeating Sri Lanka in the final, won the World Cup for the second time.

 

2015 world cup

Team India made it to the semi-finals in the World Cup played in Australia. However, due to the brilliant bowling of Mitchell Johnson, India had to face defeat against the host Australia and the Kangaroo team became the champion by defeating New Zealand.

 

2019 world cup

India once again got off to a great start in the tournament played in England. India made it to the semi-finals by winning the league match. Here India faced defeat against New Zealand in a rain-interrupted match. Once again Team India was eliminated after losing in the semi-finals and England won the World Cup after defeating New Zealand in the final.

 

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