ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 was the 12th edition of the tournament, held in England and Wales from May 30 to July 14, 2019. This tournament marked a significant milestone for cricket enthusiasts worldwide.History of the ICC World Cup
The first ICC Cricket World Cup was held in 1975 in England, with the West Indies defeating Australia in the final. Since then, the tournament has been held every four years, with various countries hosting it. The ICC CWC 2019 was the second time England and Wales co-hosted the tournament after the 1999 edition.ICC World Cup 2019 Schedule
The 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup schedule comprised 48 matches across 10 teams, with each team playing nine matches in the group stage. The top four teams progressed to the semi-finals, followed by the final on July 14 at Lord's.ICC ODI World Cup 2019 Teams
The tournament featured 10 teams from around the world:| Team | Captain | Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Tim Paine | Justin Langer |
| Bangladesh | Mashrafe Mortaza | Sylvester Joseph |
| England | Eoin Morgan | Trevor Bayliss |
| India | Virat Kohli | Ravi Shastri |
| New Zealand | Kane Williamson | Gareth Hopkins |
| Pakistan | Imran Tahir | Mickey Arthur |
| South Africa | Faf du Plessis | Eddie Barlow |
| West Indies | Kieron Pollard | Ronald Hunte |
| Afghanistan | Asghar Afghan | Lalchand Rajput |
| Sri Lanka | Dimuth Karunaratne | Mahela Jayawardene |
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Venues
The tournament was held across 11 venues in England and Wales, including Lord's, the home of cricket. The participating teams played matches at these iconic grounds:- Lord's (London)
- Oval (London)
- Trent Bridge (Nottingham)
- The Rose Bowl (Southampton)
- Edgbaston (Birmingham)
- Riverside Ground (Chester-le-Street)
- Semiconductor Stadium (Manchester)
- Headingley (Leeds)
- Brighton's County Cricket Ground (Hove)
- Castle Park (Taunton)
Cricket World Cup 2019 Format
The ICC CWC 2019 format was as follows:- Group stage: The 10 teams were divided into two groups of five teams each. Each team played the other four teams in their group, with the top four teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
- Semi-finals: The top two teams from each group faced off against each other in a knockout format.
- Final: The winners of the semi-finals contested for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019