Who was the host of the 2003 Cricket World Cup?

Who was the host of the 2003 Cricket World Cup?

Jump to navigation Jump to search. The 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup was the eighth Cricket World Cup, organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It was co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya from 9 February to 23 March 2003.

What was the format of the 1999 Cricket World Cup?

It followed the format introduced in the 1999 Cricket World Cup, with the teams divided into two groups, and the top three in each group qualifying for the Super Sixes stage.

Why did India win the toss in the 2003 Cricket World Cup?

Kenya were bowled out for 179 (all out, 46.2 overs), with only Steve Tikolo (56 from 83 balls, 5 fours, 2 sixes) putting up any significant resistance. India won the toss and elected to field. India won the toss, and Ganguly, elected to field, hoping to take advantage of a pitch left damp by dew and rain.

When was the first Cricket World Cup held in Africa?

It was co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya from 9 February to 23 March 2003. This edition of the World Cup was the first to be played in Africa. The tournament featured 14 teams, the largest number in the World Cup’s history at the time, playing a total of 54 matches.

Who was the man of the match in the 2011 Cricket World Cup?

India’s Yuvraj Singh was declared the man of the tournament. This was the first time in World Cup history that two Asian teams had appeared in the final. It was also the first time since the 1992 World Cup that the final match did not feature Australia.

How did Bangladesh qualify for the 2003 Cricket World Cup?

The 10 Test playing nations automatically qualified for the tournament including the recently appointed member Bangladesh, while Kenya also qualified automatically due to their full One Day International status. The other three spots were filled by the top three teams in the 2001 ICC Trophy in Canada, which served as a qualifying tournament.