Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

How many times has India hosted the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup (One Day) ?

Options:

2

1

4

3

Correct Answer:

3

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) - 3

Till 2022, India has hosted the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup (One Day) on three occasions:

1987: The Reliance World Cup: The 1987 Cricket World Cup was jointly hosted by India and Pakistan. Matches were played across several venues in both countries, with the final match held at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata, India. Australia emerged as the champions, defeating England in the final.

1996: The Wills World Cup: India co-hosted the 1996 Cricket World Cup with Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Matches were played in various cities across the three countries. Once again, the final match was held at the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata, India. Sri Lanka won the tournament, defeating Australia in the final.

2011: The ICC Cricket World Cup: India, along with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, co-hosted the 2011 Cricket World Cup. The tournament featured matches played across different venues in the three host countries. The final match was held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India. India won the tournament, defeating Sri Lanka in the final match.