Cricket
Every World Cup Final Scorecard: Historical Analysis of All 13 Finals
Detailed scorecards and statistical breakdowns of every ICC Cricket World Cup final from the inaugural 1975 edition through the 2023 showpiece in Ahmedabad.
Each ICC Cricket World Cup final tells a unique story of triumph, heartbreak, and sporting excellence. This historical analysis examines the scorecards and pivotal moments from all thirteen World Cup finals, providing the definitive statistical record of cricket's greatest occasions.
The first World Cup final in 1975 saw Clive Lloyd's 102 power the West Indies to 291/8 before bowling Australia out for 274. In 1983, India's modest 183 proved enough as Kapil Dev's catches and Mohinder Amarnath's bowling dismissed the West Indies for 140. Australia edged England by 7 runs in 1987 with David Boon's 75 anchoring their 253/5.
Imran Khan's Pakistan chased down 249 with Wasim Akram's two crucial wickets in 1992. Sri Lanka's 1996 win featured Aravinda de Silva's match-winning 107*. Australia then dominated three consecutive finals:
Dhoni's iconic six over long-on sealed India's 2011 victory at Wankhede Stadium. The 2019 final produced cricket's most extraordinary finish — England and New Zealand tied at 241, then tied the Super Over at 15-15, with England winning on boundary countback. In 2023, Travis Head's 137 led Australia to a comprehensive victory over India in Ahmedabad before 130,000 fans.
Teams batting first have won 7 of 13 finals. The average first-innings score in finals is 237. Only three centuries have been scored in losing causes. Lord's has hosted the most finals with five, earning its title as the 'Home of Cricket.'
