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Sri Lanka won the 1996 Cricket World Cup, defeating Australia in the final. Led by Aravinda de Silva's brilliant final performance, Sri Lanka became the first host nation to win the tournament.

Australia won the 1999 Cricket World Cup, defeating Pakistan in the final at Lord's. This victory began Australia's dominant era in ODI cricket under Steve Waugh's captaincy.

The West Indies won their second consecutive Cricket World Cup in 1979, defeating England in the final. Viv Richards' century in the final helped secure back-to-back titles for the Caribbean team.

Australia won the 2007 Cricket World Cup, defeating Sri Lanka in the final in a rain-affected match. This was Australia's third consecutive World Cup title and fourth overall, cementing their ODI dominance.

India won the 1983 Cricket World Cup, defeating the mighty West Indies in the final at Lord's. Kapil Dev's famous catch of Viv Richards and India's disciplined bowling defense secured this historic upset victory.

Australia won the 1987 Cricket World Cup (held in India and Pakistan), defeating England in the final. This was the first World Cup hosted outside England and Australia's first title.

Pakistan won the 1992 Cricket World Cup, defeating England in the final at Melbourne. Imran Khan led the team to their only World Cup triumph, with Wasim Akram's brilliant spell in the final being decisive.

Australia defeated India in the final of the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup, played at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. Ricky Ponting's magnificent 140 not out guided Australia to a comprehensive victory. India was the runner-up.

In the infamous 1999 World Cup semifinal, Allan Donald was run out on the last ball when a mix-up with Lance Klusener left both batsmen at the same end. With 1 run needed, Klusener hit to mid-wicket and ran, but Donald didn't respond until too late.

Damien Fleming bowled the final over of the 1999 World Cup semifinal. His last ball, a full toss, was hit by Klusener to mid-wicket where Mark Waugh fielded and threw to the bowler's end, resulting in the run-out that tied the match.