India record in World Cup (ODI Cricket) has been impressive, especially in the 1983 and 2011 editions. India won those two editions, one under the leadership of Kapil Dev and the other under the leadership of MS Dhoni.
Other than the 1983 and 2011 World Cup editions, India managed to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup in 1987, 1996, 2015, and 2019. Let us have a look at India’s track record in the ODI World Cup, especially the ones where India managed to reach at least the semi-final stage.
Successful ODI World Cup Campaigns
India is among the three teams that have won the ODI World Cup more than once. The Indian team has won the ODI World Cup twice; let us have a look at the times when the Indian cricket team conquered the world in the ODI format:
India Record in World Cup 1983
Who can forget the 1983 cricket World Cup edition, where nobody gave India the slightest of chances to win the tournament? India, under the inspired leadership of Kapil Dev, went on to defeat the two-time defending champions, the West Indies, to lift the coveted trophy for the first time.
- The monumental victory in the 1983 World Cup inspired generations to follow.
- India played eight matches in the 1983 ODI World Cup and won six matches, dominating teams like the West Indies, England, Australia, and Zimbabwe.
- Mohinder Amarnath, for his all-round performance, was named the player of the match in the final, a match that India won by 43 runs.
India Record in World Cup 2011
Another ODI World Cup that India dominated was the 2011 one, a tournament that was played in the subcontinent. Under the leadership of MS Dhoni, India defeated the Sri Lankan team by six wickets in the final.
- In the 2011 World Cup, India played nine matches, won seven, lost one, and one was a tie.
- India went on to defeat teams like Bangladesh, Ireland, the Netherlands, the West Indies, Australia, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
- MS Dhoni hit the winning six in the final and was named the player of the match for his unbeaten 91 runs, while Yuvraj Singh was named the player of the tournament for his all-round performance.
ODI World Cups where India lost in the Semi-Final
India were knocked out of the ODI World Cup four times. The following are the times when India could not overcome the hurdle of the ODI World Cup semi-final:
India Record in World Cup 1987
- India looked impressive in the 1987 ODI World Cup, especially after its first match defeat against Australia.
- India played seven matches in the tournament, winning five and losing two.
- India’s second loss in the 1987 ODI World Cup came against England, and that too in the semi-final.
- Chasing 255 runs, India lost the semi-final by 35 runs, mainly because of the poor batting performance.
India Record in World Cup 1996
The 1996 edition of the World Cup looked positive for team India, until the Sri Lankan team defeated India in the semi-final.
- India played seven matches in the tournament, winning four and losing three.
- The semi-final between India and Sri Lanka was expected to be a close one, but it did not turn out that way.
- Sri Lanka batted first and scored 251 runs; India looked well on course to chase before falling drastically after Sachin Tendulkar’s wicket.
India Record in World Cup 2015
- India was having a wonderful time in the 2015 ODI World Cup until the mighty Aussies decided to ruin the party in the semi-final.
- India played eight matches in the tournament, winning seven and losing one.
- Unfortunately for India, the only loss came in the semi-final, a match that the team lost by a massive margin of 95 runs.
India Record in World Cup 2019
- The 2019 ODI World Cup was played in a round-robin format, meaning that all ten teams played at least nine matches.
- India dominated the tournament, winning seven out of the ten matches.
- In the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-final, India faced New Zealand, a team that looked in great form.
- The match was expected to be a close one, and it turned out that way. Indian fans were left heartbroken as the team lost the match by 18 runs.
Concluding Thoughts on India Record in World Cup
India has an impressive record when it comes to ODI World Cups, excluding the 1975 and 1979 World Cup editions. In 2023, the ODI World Cup will be played in India, and the Indian team is expected to win the ODI World Cup for the third time.
FAQs on India Record in World Cup
When did India win the ODI World Cup?
The Indian cricket team won the ODI World Cup twice: once in 1983 and once in 2011.
Who was the player of the tournament when India won the ODI World Cup in 2011?
Yuvraj Singh, for his impressive all-round show, was the player of the tournament in the 2011 ODI World Cup.
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