The World Cup matches officially began in the year 1975 in England, with eight teams; the 6 Test playing nations England, Australia, New Zealand, West Indies, India, Pakistan along with Srilanka and East Africa. A huge success the first time round, the tournament has been taking place every four years since then, participated by major teams all over the world. However much earlier, an attempt at a World triangular tournament was made way back in 1912 between Australia, England and South Africa where all the matches were Test matches. The hosts England won.
Matches Starting from :
World Cup Cricket starts from 13th March 2007 in West Indies
Hosts West Indies will begin the 2007 World Cup by playing Pakistan in a Pool 4 encounter at the newly-renovated Sabina Park ground in Kingston, Jamaica, on March 13. The first two teams in each pool go through to the second-round Super Eight series where each side plays six matches. The semi-finals will be held in Jamaica and St Lucia before the final takes place in Barbados on April 28.
Opening Ceremony : Jamaica (Greenfield Stadium, Trelawny),11th March 2007
Cricket World Cup Teams : 16
Host : West Indies
Total Matches : 51
Cricket World Cup Teams : 16
Host : West Indies
Total Matches : 51
Matches Starting from :
Kenya
Canada
