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India - Only Team to Win World Cups in All 3 Formats
India is the only country in cricket history to win World Cups in all three formats of the game:
👉 60 overs (1983)
👉 T20 (2007)
👉 50 overs (2011)
🏆 India’s World Cup Wins (All Formats)
| Format | Year | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Overs (ODI) | 1983 | West Indies | Lord’s |
| 20 Overs (T20) | 2007 | Pakistan | Johannesburg |
| 50 Overs (ODI) | 2011 | Sri Lanka | Mumbai |
👉 No other team has achieved this milestone
🤯 Why This Record is Unique
- Covers three different eras of cricket
- Includes three different formats
- Shows adaptability across generations
👉 A rare achievement in cricket history
🧠 1983 World Cup (60 Overs Format)
- Captain: Kapil Dev
- Final: India vs West Indies
- Venue: Lord’s
👉 India shocked the world by defeating the dominant West Indies
⚡ 2007 T20 World Cup
- Captain: MS Dhoni
- Final: India vs Pakistan
- Venue: Johannesburg
👉 India won the inaugural T20 World Cup
🔥 2011 ODI World Cup
- Captain: MS Dhoni
- Final: India vs Sri Lanka
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium
👉 India lifted the World Cup after 28 years
🏏 Why No Other Team Has Done This
- 60-over format is no longer played
- T20 format started much later
- Requires success across multiple generations
👉 This makes India’s record even more special
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FAQs
Which country has won World Cups in all formats?
India is the only country to win World Cups in all three formats.
Which formats did India win World Cups in?
India won in 60 overs (1983), T20 (2007), and 50 overs (2011).
Who was captain during India’s World Cup wins?
Kapil Dev (1983) and MS Dhoni (2007, 2011).
Why is this record unique?
Because no other team has won World Cups across all formats (60 overs, 50 overs and 20 overs).
Is 60-over format still played?
No, modern ODI cricket is played in 50-over format.
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