Cricket World Cup History and Records

Sir Donald Bradman, widely regarded as the greatest batsman in cricket history, spent his formative years in Bowral, New South Wales. The Bradman Museum and his childhood home are located in Bowral, which the ICC recognized by including it in their heritage list on his birth anniversary.

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), based at Lord's Cricket Ground in London, is the traditional custodian of the Laws of Cricket and holds their copyright. The MCC works closely with the ICC to maintain, interpret, and update cricket's rules and regulations.

The 1992 Cricket World Cup was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. It was the fifth ICC Cricket World Cup tournament, won by Pakistan. This tournament marked the first time South Africa participated after the end of apartheid. India and Sri Lanka have never co-hosted a World Cup together, and England hosted in 1975, 1979, and 1983.

The 1996 Cricket World Cup was co-hosted by India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It was the sixth ICC Cricket World Cup and was won by Sri Lanka. This tournament was notable for being the first World Cup hosted by the Indian subcontinent as a joint effort. Australia and New Zealand hosted in 1992, England hosted earlier tournaments, and the West Indies have never co-hosted a World Cup.

England hosted the 1999 Cricket World Cup, making it the correct answer. The tournament was primarily held in England with some matches also played in Scotland, Ireland, and the Netherlands. South Africa, India/Pakistan, and the West Indies were participating nations but not the hosts.

The 2003 Cricket World Cup was hosted by South Africa (with some matches in Zimbabwe and Kenya). This was the first time the World Cup was held in Africa. The West Indies, Australia/New Zealand (co-hosts of 1992), and England (1999 host) are incorrect.

The highest partnership in Cricket World Cup history is 318 runs between Rahul Dravid (145) and Sourav Ganguly (183) against Sri Lanka in 1999 at Taunton. This remains the undefeated record for highest World Cup partnership. Option B is correct.

Glenn McGrath holds multiple Cricket World Cup records: most wickets overall (71), lowest bowling average among bowlers with 10+ wickets (18.19), best bowling figures in a single match (7/15 vs Namibia 2003), and most wickets in a single tournament (26 in 2007). All listed options are legitimate records he achieved.

Glenn McGrath holds multiple Cricket World Cup records: most wickets overall (71), lowest bowling average among bowlers with 10+ wickets (18.19), best bowling figures in a single match (7/15 vs Namibia 2003), and most wickets in a single tournament (26 in 2007). All listed options are legitimate records he achieved.

England holds the record for highest victory margin by runs in ODI World Cup history: 232 runs against Netherlands in 2023. Australia has the record across all ODIs (508 runs vs Afghanistan in 2023, not listed), while Sri Lanka and South Africa have had big wins but not this World Cup record.

Bangladesh holds the ODI record for most consecutive losses: 23 matches from 1986-1998 and again from 2001-2002. Zimbabwe had a streak of 18 losses in the 2000s. West Indies and Kenya have had losing streaks but not these record-setting numbers. This early record reflected Bangladesh's struggles as a new Test nation.