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1. When was the first Cricket World Cup held in the 50-over format?
Answer: 1975
Explanation: The first Cricket World Cup in the 50-over format was held in 1975.Report for correction
2. Which country hosted the inaugural Cricket World Cup in the 50-over format?
Answer: England
Explanation: The first Cricket World Cup in the 50-over format was hosted by England.Report for correction
3. Who won the Cricket World Cup in the 50-over format in 2019?
Answer: England
Explanation: England won the 2019 Cricket World Cup in the 50-over format by defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final.Report for correction
4. Which player has scored the most runs in Cricket World Cup history in the 50-over format?
Sachin Tendulkar

SACHIN TENDULKAR

Answer: Sachin Tendulkar
Explanation: Sachin Tendulkar from India is the highest run-scorer in Cricket World Cup history in the 50-over format. He has scored 2278 runs from 45 matches.Report for correction
5. Who holds the record for the highest individual score in a Cricket World Cup match in the 50-over format?
Martin Guptill

MARTIN GUPTILL

Answer: Martin Guptill
Explanation: Martin Guptill from New Zealand scored 237* (not out) against West Indies in the 2015 Cricket World Cup, which is the highest individual score.Report for correction
6. In which year did the first-ever tied match occur in a Cricket World Cup in the 50-over format?
Answer: 1999
Explanation: The first-ever tied match in a Cricket World Cup in the 50-over format occurred in 1999 between Australia and South AfricaReport for correction
7. Which team has won the most Cricket World Cup titles in the 50-over format?
Answer: Australia
Explanation: Australia has won the most Cricket World Cup titles in the 50-over format, with 5 championships to their name.Report for correction
8. Who is known as the "Master Blaster" and holds several batting records in Cricket World Cups in the 50-over format?
Sachin Tendulkar

SACHIN TENDULKAR

Answer: Sachin Tendulkar
Explanation: Sachin Tendulkar, often referred to as the "Master Blaster," holds multiple batting records in Cricket World Cups in the 50-over format.Report for correction
9. Which country has won the Cricket World Cup the most times consecutively in the 50-over format?
Answer: Australia
Explanation: Australia has won the Cricket World Cup the most times consecutively in the 50-over format, achieving a three-peat in 1999, 2003, and 2007.Report for correction
10. Who is the highest wicket taker in Worlcup history?
Glenn McGrath

GLENN MCGRATH

Answer: Glenn McGrath
Explanation: Glenn McGrath of Australia is the leading wicket taker with 71 wickets in worldcups.Report for correction
11. Who has the highest average for a batter in worldcup history?
Lance Klusener

LANCE KLUSENER

Answer: Lance Klusener
Explanation: Lance Klusener from South Africa has the highest batting average with 124.Report for correction
12. Who captained the Indian cricket team to victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup in the 50-over format?
Answer: Kapil Dev
Explanation: Kapil Dev led the Indian cricket team to victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup.Report for correction
13. In which year did the Cricket World Cup expand from eight teams to nine teams in the 50-over format?
Answer: 1999
Explanation: The Cricket World Cup expanded from eight teams to nine teams in the 50-over format in 1999.Report for correction
14. Who won the first-ever Cricket World Cup in the 50-over format?
Answer: West Indies
Explanation: West Indies won the first-ever Cricket World Cup in the 50-over format in 1975.Report for correction
15. Who holds the record for most sixes by a individual player in ICC 50 over worldcups?
Answer: Chris Gayle
Explanation: Chris Gayle of West Indies holds the record for holds the record for most sixes by a individual player in ICC 50 over worldcups. He has hit 49 sixes.Report for correction
16. Which country has hosted the Cricket World Cup the most times in the 50-over format?
Answer: England
Explanation: England has hosted the Cricket World Cup the most times in the 50-over format.Report for correction
17. Who was the captain of the West Indies team when they won their first Cricket World Cup in the 50-over format?
Clive Lloyd

CLIVE LLOYD

Answer: Clive Lloyd
Explanation: Clive Lloyd was the captain of the West Indies team when they won their first Cricket World Cup in the 50-over format in 1975.Report for correction
18. What is the lowest score in cricket world cups?
Answer: 36
Explanation: Canada recorded lowest score in world cup history against Srilanka in 2003 worldcup.Report for correction
19. Which team holds the record for highest successful run chase in ICC 50 Over worldcups?
Answer: Pakistan
Explanation: Pakistan holds the record for highest successful run chase in ICC 50 Over worldcups. They scored 345 against Srilanka in 2023 worldcupReport for correction
20. Which player has the most dismissals as a wicketkeeper in Cricket World Cups in the 50-over format?
Answer: Kumar Sangakkara
Explanation: Kumar Sangakkara has the most dismissals as a wicketkeeper in Cricket World Cups in the 50-over format.Report for correction
21. Which team has posted the highest team total in ICC 50 over worldcups?
Answer: South Africa
Explanation: South Africa has scored 428 runs against Srilanka in 2023 worldcup.Report for correction
22. How many matches has ended in tie in ICC 50 over worldcups?
Answer: 10
Explanation: 10 matches have been ended in a tie.Report for correction
23. Which team has the most runner-up finishes in Cricket World Cups in the 50-over format?
Answer: England
Explanation: England has the most runner-up finishes in Cricket World Cups in the 50-over format. They have lost in finals 3 times.Report for correction
24. What is the highest partnership recorded in cricket worldcups?
Answer: 372
Explanation: 372 is the highest partnership recorded between Chris Gayle and Malon Samuels against ZimbabweReport for correction
25. Who has the record for maximum centuries in worldcups?
Rohit Sharma

ROHIT SHARMA

Answer: Rohit Sharma
Explanation: Rohit Sharma is leading with 7 centuries.Report for correction
26. Who scored the quickest hundred in Worldcup history?
Glenn Maxwell

GLENN MAXWELL

Answer: Glenn Maxwell
Explanation: Glenn Maxwell of Australia has the record for fastest hundred in Worldcups. He scored 100 in 40 balls against Netherlands in 2023 Worldcup.Report for correction
27. How many hundreds did Sachin Tendulkar has scored in worldcups?
Answer: 6
Explanation: Sachin Tendulkar has scored 2,278 runs in 45 matches in World Cups, with six centuries and 15 fifties.Report for correction
28. Who scored the fastest 200 in worldcup matches?
Answer: Chris Gayle
Explanation: Chris Gayle of West Indies holds the record for fastest 200. He scored 200 in 138 balls against ZimbabweReport for correction
29. Who holds the record for most 100 runs in a single edition of ICC 50 over worldcups?
Rohit Sharma

ROHIT SHARMA

Answer: Rohit Sharma
Explanation: Rohit Sharma holds the record for most 100 runs in a single edition of ICC 50 over worldcups. He has scored 5 centuries in 2019 worldcup.Report for correction
30. Who holds the record for Most runs in a single tournament of ICC Cricket 50 over worldcups?
Sachin Tendulkar

SACHIN TENDULKAR

Answer: Sachin Tendulkar
Explanation: Virat Kohli holds the record for Most runs in a single tournament of ICC Cricket 50 over worldcups. He scored 765 runs in 2023 worldcup.Report for correction
31. Who holds the record for best bowling figures in a ICC Cricket 50 over worldcups?
Glenn McGrath

GLENN MCGRATH

Answer: Glenn McGrath
Explanation: Glenn McGrath of Austrila holds the record for best bowling figures in a ICC Cricket 50 over worldcups. His figures are 7 for 15 against Namibia in 2003 worldcup.Report for correction
32. Who holds the record for most five-wicket hauls in ICC 50 over cricket worldcups?
Mitchell Starc

MITCHELL STARC

Answer: Mitchell Starc
Explanation: Mitchell Starc of Australia holds the record for most five-wicket hauls in ICC 50 over cricket worldcups. He has done it 3 times.Report for correction
33. Who holds the record for most wickets in a single edition of ICC 50 over cricket worlcups?
Mitchell Starc

MITCHELL STARC

Answer: Mitchell Starc
Explanation: Mitchell Starc of Australia holds the record for most wickets in a single edition of ICC 50 over cricket worlcups. He has taken 27 wickets in 2019 worldcup.Report for correction
34. Which player has played most ICC 50 over worldcup editions?
Sachin Tendulkar

SACHIN TENDULKAR

Answer: Sachin Tendulkar
Explanation: Sachin Tendulkar has played most ICC 50 over worldcup editions. He appeared in 6 editions of worldcups between 1992-2011. Javad Miandad of Pakistan also has appeared 6 worldcup editions.Report for correction
35. Who has played most number of ICC 50 over cricket worldcup matches?
Ricky Ponting

RICKY PONTING

Answer: Ricky Ponting
Explanation: Ricky Ponting of Australia has played 46 matches in worldcups. Sachin Tendulkar has played 45 matches.Report for correction
36. Who is the leading wicket taker for India in cricket worldcup matches in 50 over format?
Answer: Mohammad Shami
Explanation: Mohammad Shami is the leading wicket taker with 54 wickets and still counting. He overtook both Javagal Srinath and Zaheer Khan in just 13 matches.Report for correction
37. What is the lowest score of South Africa in worldcups?
Answer: 83
Explanation: South Africa scored 83 against India in 2023 world cup match.Report for correction
38. Who was the first Indian spinner to take 5 wickets in a worldcup innings?
Yuvraj Singh

YUVRAJ SINGH

Answer: Yuvraj Singh
Explanation: Yuvraj Singh took 5 wickets against Ireland in 2011 worldcup.Report for correction
39. Which batsman has been given out by the rule of 'timedout' for the first time in ODI Cricket?
Answer: Angello Mathews
Explanation: Angello Mathews of Srilanka has been given out by the rule of 'timedout' against Bangaladesh in 2023 worldcup.Report for correction
40. What is the lowest score against India in worldcup matches?
Answer: 55
Explanation: Srilanka were all out for 55 runs in 2023 worldcup against India is the lowest score.Report for correction
41. Who is the first Afghanistan player to score a hundred in Cricket Worldcup of 50 over format?
Answer: Ibrahim Zadran
Explanation: Ibrahim Zadran, became the first Afghanistan player to score a hundred in 50 over worldcup. He scored 129 against Australia.Report for correction
42. Which batsman scored the highest ever score while chasing?
Glenn Maxwell

GLENN MAXWELL

Answer: Glenn Maxwell
Explanation: Glenn Maxwell of Austraila scored 201 runs while chasing against Afghanistan in 2023 worldcup.Report for correction
43. What is the highest score in a world cup semi final?
Answer: 397
Explanation: India scored 397 against New Zealand in 2023 Worldcup Semi final.Report for correction
44. In which ground did Virat Kohli registered his 50th ODI hundred?
Answer: Mumbai
Explanation: Virat Kohli scored his 50th ODI hundred in Mumbai Wankade Stadium against Newzealand in 2023 Worldcup Semi final.Report for correction
45. How many runs did Sachin Tendulkar score in 2003 world cup?
Answer: 673
Explanation: Sachin Tendulkar Scored 673 runs in 2003 world cup, which was broken by Virat Kohli in 2023 world cup.Report for correction
46. Who scored the maximum number of hundreds in a single edition of Cricket world cup for New Zealand?
Rachin Ravindra

RACHIN RAVINDRA

Answer: Rachin Ravindra
Explanation: Rachin Ravindra has scored 3 hundreds in 2023 world cup for New Zealand.Report for correction
47. Who is the highest wicket taker for India in a single match of world cup?
Answer: Mohammad Shami
Explanation: Mohammad Shami took 7 for 57 against New Zealand in 2023 world cup semi final.Report for correction
48. Who has taken the fastest 50 wickets in world cup matches?
Answer: Mohammad Shami
Explanation: Mohammad Shami of India took the fastest 50 wickets in world cup matches. He took 50th wicket in semi final of 2023 world cup in just 17 innings.Report for correction
49. Which bowler has the best ODI bowling figure for India?
Answer: Mohammad Shami
Explanation: Mohammad Shami's 7 for 57 against New Zealand in 2023 World cup is best ODI bowling figure for India.Report for correction
50. Which bowler has the best Worldcup bowling figure in a Knockout game?
Answer: Mohammad Shami
Explanation: Mohammad Shami's 7 for 57 against Newzealand in 2023 world cup semi final is the best bowling figure in a world cup knock out game.Report for correction
51. Which debut player has scored maximum hundreds in world cup history?
Rachin Ravindra

RACHIN RAVINDRA

Answer: Rachin Ravindra
Explanation: Rachin Ravindra has scored 3 hundreds in 2023 world cup for New Zealand.Report for correction
52. Which batsman has the record for most number of 50 plus scores in a single edition of world cup?
Virat Kohli

VIRAT KOHLI

Answer: Virat Kohli
Explanation: Virat Kohli has scored 50 Plus scores 9 times in 2023 world cupReport for correction
53. Which spinner took maximum wickets in a single edition of world cup?
Adam Zamba

ADAM ZAMBA

Answer: Adam Zamba
Explanation: Adam Zamba of Australia took 23 wickets in 2023 world cup. He equalled the record of Muthaih Muralidharan.Report for correction