2019 Cricket World Cup
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 was held in England and Wales.[1] The tournament was the league tournament in the group stage. It was a knockout after the group matches. The top four teams from the round-robin group qualified for the semi finals.[2]
| 2019 Cricket World Cup | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 30 May – 14 July |
| Administrator(s) | International Cricket Council |
| Cricket format | One Day International |
| Tournament format(s) | Round-robin and Knockout |
| Host(s) |  England Wales |
| Champions | England |
| Participants | 10 |
| Matches played | 48 |
| Most runs | Rohit Sharma (648) |
| Most wickets | Mitchell Starc (27) |
| Official website | Official website |
← 2015 2023 → | |
The tournament lasted from 30 May to 14 July with a lot of ups and downs for every team but eventually it was the England cricket team that became the champions by defeating New Zealand in the Finals.[3]
References
- "What does it mean to play at a World Cup in England and Wales?". www.icc-cricket.com.
- "Cricket World Cup 2019 will be played in the same format as the one in 1992". Business Insider.
- "England's road to victory in the 2019 Cricket World Cup". Sky Sports.
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