The ICC World Cup about known in the article. Here, we discuss the list of countries that have hosted the Cricket World Cup. The ICC CWC, one of the most prestigious events in the world of cricket, has showcased the best talent from around the world since its inception in 1975. That’s Why, Sportsunfold is providing the ICC World Cup Complete list of World Cup hosts
The test-playing nation has now hosted or co-hosted the Cricket World Cup at least once. Click on years for more information about each event. Apart from exciting matches and unforgettable moments. The tournament has also been marked by other sports. , The diverse and captivating host countries have welcomed the cricket fraternity. In this article, We will take a trip down memory lane & look at the complete list of ICC World Cup hosts.
Below is the list of host countries of the Cricket World Cup, along with the number of matches. Which countries hosted these matches, and the reason for any other bidder or single bidder:
List of World Cup hosts Completed – ICC World Cup
| Tournament | Nations (No. of Matches Hosted) | Reason For Single Bidder/Other Bidders | Opposition | Target | No. of Matches |
| 1975 | England (15) | Directly Awarded By ICC | England | 328 | 15 |
| 1979 | England (15) | Directly Awarded By ICC | West Indies | 322 | 15 |
| 1983 | England (26), Wales (1) | India | Scotland | 319 | 27 |
| 1987 | India (17), Pakistan (10) | England | Zimbabwe | 313 | 27 |
| 1992 | Australia (25), New Zealand (14) | Awarded By Rotational Policy | England | 310 | 39 |
| 1996 | India (17), Pakistan (16), Sri Lanka (4) | England, South Africa | Netherlands | 307 | 37 |
| 1999 | England (37), Scotland (2), Ireland (1), Netherlands (1), Wales (1) | Awarded For Losing 1996 World Cup Hosting | West Indies | 305 | 42 |
| 2003 | South Africa (46), Zimbabwe (6), Kenya (2) | Awarded For Losing 1996 World Cup Hosting And Rotational Policy | West Indies | 301 | 54 |
| 2007 | West Indies (51) | The Bahamas[3], Bermuda[3], United States | India | 297 | 51 |
| 2011 | India (29), Sri Lanka (12), Bangladesh (8) | Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates | South Africa | 293 | 49 |
| 2015 | Australia (26), New Zealand (23) | Awarded For Losing the 2011 World Cup Hosting bid. | 49 | ||
| 2019 | England (44), Wales (4) | Awarded As Per Rotation Policy | 48 | ||
| 2023 | India[6] | Awarded As Per Rotation Policy | – | ||
| 2027 | Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe | Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, United Arab Emirates | – | ||
| 2031 | Bangladesh, India | Pakistan, Sri Lanka | – |
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