Every final of the Cricket World Cup is iconic in its way, but some finals are remembered forever. Let us look at some of the iconic World Cup finals that cricket fans can never forget.
1975 Final
West Indies beat Australia by 17 runs in the 1975 World Cup final at Lord’s, London. Led by Clive Lloyd, West Indies scored 291 runs, while Australia were all out for 274.
1979 Final
This match is one of the most iconic in the history of the World Cup, not only because it was the West Indies’ 2nd consecutive win but also because the West Indies won the match by 92 runs. To date, in the history of the World Cup, it has not happened again that any team has swiped the other team by a significant margin.
1983 Final
This final was a significant moment for Indian cricket. Captain Kapil Dev showed his team the way to win the World Cup. India defeated West Indies by 43 runs in this World Cup. This victory was a turning point for Indian cricket.
1992 Final
This final took place between significant teams at that time, where there was an attack between Imran Khan’s Pakistan team and Martin Crowe’s New Zealand team. Pakistan beat New Zealand by two runs in the final.
1999 Final
This final was held between Australia and Pakistan, where Australia defeated Pakistan by eight wickets. This last was very memorable for the bowling of Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath.
2003 Final
In this final, there was a clash between Australia and India. Australia defeated India by 125 runs. This final match was Australia’s 2nd consecutive World Cup victory.
2011 Final
This final World Cup took place between India and Sri Lanka. India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets. This match was a memorable moment in the career of Sachin Tendulkar, where he won the first World Cup.
The world cup event has provided us with some of the most iconic World Cup in cricket history, and the finals of each tournament have played a significant role in shaping the game’s legacy. Each final has a unique tale, from the West Indies’ dominant victories to India’s triumph.
The World Cup is undoubtedly one of the most important tournaments in the sport, and we look forward to the excitement that the upcoming World Cup finals will bring.
