Cricket World Cup Practice Questions
20 free Cricket World Cup practice questions for the Static GK. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
Which country won the first ICC Cricket World Cup in 1975?
- A New Zealand
- B Australia
- C West Indies
- D England
Correct answer: West Indies
West Indies won the inaugural Cricket World Cup in 1975. They defeated Australia in the final at Lord's.
Which country has won the most ICC Cricket World Cups?
- A India
- B Australia
- C England
- D West Indies
Correct answer: Australia
Australia has won the most Cricket World Cups with multiple titles. Their dominance spans several decades.
In which year did India win its first Cricket World Cup?
- A 1975
- B 1983
- C 1992
- D 2003
Correct answer: 1983
India won its first Cricket World Cup in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev. They defeated West Indies in the final.
In which city was the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup final held?
- A Colombo
- B Mumbai
- C Kolkata
- D Dhaka
Correct answer: Mumbai
The 2011 World Cup final was held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India defeated Sri Lanka to clinch the title on home soil.
Who was the captain of India during the 2011 World Cup victory?
- A Virat Kohli
- B MS Dhoni
- C Sourav Ganguly
- D Rahul Dravid
Correct answer: MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni captained India to victory in the 2011 World Cup. He also hit the winning six in the final.
Which team won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2019?
- A New Zealand
- B Australia
- C England
- D India
Correct answer: England
England won the 2019 World Cup by defeating New Zealand. The match was decided by a Super Over after a tie.
Which player scored the most runs in a single World Cup edition (2019)?
- A Virat Kohli
- B Joe Root
- C Rohit Sharma
- D Kane Williamson
Correct answer: Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma scored the most runs in the 2019 World Cup. He also hit five centuries in that tournament.
Which country won the 1992 Cricket World Cup?
- A Australia
- B India
- C Pakistan
- D England
Correct answer: Pakistan
Pakistan won the 1992 World Cup under the captaincy of Imran Khan. They defeated England in the final.
Which country has hosted the Cricket World Cup the most times?
- A India
- B England
- C Australia
- D South Africa
Correct answer: England
England has hosted the Cricket World Cup multiple times since its inception. The first tournament was also held there.
Which format is primarily used in the ICC Cricket World Cup?
- A Test
- B T20
- C ODI
- D First-class
Correct answer: ODI
The Cricket World Cup is played in the One Day International (ODI) format. Each team plays 50 overs.
Who was the highest wicket-taker in World Cup history?
- A Wasim Akram
- B Glenn McGrath
- C Muttiah Muralitharan
- D Anil Kumble
Correct answer: Glenn McGrath
Glenn McGrath holds the record for the most wickets in World Cup history. He took 71 wickets across tournaments.
Which country won the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup?
- A India
- B Sri Lanka
- C West Indies
- D Australia
Correct answer: Australia
Australia won the 2007 World Cup by defeating Sri Lanka. It was their third consecutive title.
Which player is known for scoring 673 runs in the 2003 World Cup?
- A Sachin Tendulkar
- B Ricky Ponting
- C Sanath Jayasuriya
- D Rahul Dravid
Correct answer: Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar scored a record 673 runs in the 2003 World Cup. It remains one of the highest tallies in a single edition.
Which country won the 1999 Cricket World Cup?
- A Australia
- B Pakistan
- C South Africa
- D India
Correct answer: Australia
Australia won the 1999 World Cup, defeating Pakistan in the final. This marked the beginning of their dominance.
Which country won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 1987?
- A India
- B England
- C West Indies
- D Australia
Correct answer: Australia
Australia won the 1987 World Cup by defeating England. It was their first World Cup victory.
Which stadium hosted the 1983 World Cup final?
- A Wankhede Stadium
- B MCG
- C Eden Gardens
- D Lord's
Correct answer: Lord's
The 1983 final was played at Lord's Cricket Ground in London. India defeated West Indies there.
Which country won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2015?
- A India
- B New Zealand
- C Australia
- D England
Correct answer: Australia
Australia won the 2015 World Cup by defeating New Zealand. The final was held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Which player hit six sixes in an over in a World Cup match?
- A Chris Gayle
- B AB de Villiers
- C Shahid Afridi
- D Yuvraj Singh
Correct answer: Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj Singh hit six sixes in a single over off Stuart Broad during the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 match against England. It remains one of the most celebrated batting feats in World Cup cricket history.
Which countries co-hosted the 1996 Cricket World Cup?
- A India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan
- B India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh
- C India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
- D Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and England
Correct answer: India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan
India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan jointly hosted the 1996 Cricket World Cup. Sri Lanka won the tournament by defeating Australia in the final.
Which team won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023?
- A India
- B England
- C New Zealand
- D Australia
Correct answer: Australia
Australia won the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup by defeating India in the final. It added another title to their record.