Cricket World Cup Top 10 moments

Matt Gibbs Updated: 25 Nov 24 10:33

The Cricket World Cup has been packed full of drama since the very first edition of the tournament back in 1975.

We’ve seen chaotic run outs, an associate nation reach the semi-finals, shock results in finals and even a Super Over.

But which one is the greatest Cricket World Cup moment of all-time.

We’ve put together our list below…

10. Kenya reach 2003 semi-finals

Australia might have become only the second nation to claim back-to-back World Cups in 2003, but the Aussies weren’t the story of the tournament.

Step forward, Kenya, led by their influential all-rounder Steve Tikolo.

Kenya reach 2003 Cricket World Cup semi-final

9. Dwayne Leverock and the catch that shook the world

2007 remains Bermuda’s one and only appearance at the Cricket World Cup.

Three defeats from three group games meant that their stay was short-lived, but one supreme athlete’s heroics have gone down in World Cup folklore.

Dwayne Leverock and the catch that shook the world

8. Viv Richards produces masterclass in final

West Indies were looking to defend their trophy in the 1979 World Cup final.

The game was evenly poised before a genius from Antigua produced one of his finest innings.

Viv Richards produces masterclass in final

7. Wasim Akram leads Pakistan to 1992 victory

The 1992 Cricket World Cup would see a new name on the trophy as Pakistan and England fought it out down under.

After a priceless cameo with the bat, Wasim Akram then changed the game by taking two wickets in two balls as England’s reply faltered.

Wasim Akram leads Pakistan to 1992 victory

6. India humble West Indies in 1983

West Indies were going for a hat-trick of World Cup wins as they came up against unfancied India in the Lord’s final of 1983.

What followed was one of the biggest sporting upsets of all-time.

India humble West Indies in 1983

5. Sachin Tendulkar wins the World Cup in India

28 years after one of Indian Cricket’s finest moments, they were back in the final on home soil against Sri Lanka.

The 2011 tournament finally gave the legendary Sachin Tendulkar the chance to win the World Cup at the age of 37...

Sachin Tendulkar wins the World Cup in India

4. Kevin O'Brien helps Ireland shock England

Ireland’s second-ever appearance at the Cricket World Cup will live long in the memory.

Chasing 328 to beat England in Bangalore, Kevin O’Brien produced the innings of a lifetime.

Kevin O’Brien helps Ireland shock England

3. Sri Lanka stun Australia in 1996 final

Sri Lanka had impressed in the 1996 Cricket World Cup with their flamboyant style, but nobody gave them much hope in the final against the might of Australia.

But with the likes of Arjuna Ranatunga, Sanath Jayasuriya, Aravinda Da Silva and Muttiah Muralitharan in their ranks, Sri Lanka became champions of the world.

Sri Lanka stun Australia in 1996 final

2. Australia and South Africa semi-final madness

The 1999 tournament saw Australia defeat Pakistan in a one-sided final, but it was a miracle they got to Lord’s in the first place.

South Africa needed one run to win in their semi-final against the Aussies. What happened next with Lance Klusener and Allan Donald is one of the most iconic moments in cricketing history.