First hosted in England in 1975, the Cricket World Cup came just four years after the first ever One-Day International (ODI) match was played. The ICC (International Cricket Council) organised it due to the popularity of one-day cricket at the time. 

That tournament was played over 60 overs and during the daytime with the players wearing traditional whites and using red cricket balls.

The 1979 World Cup saw the introduction of the ICC Trophy competition to select non-Test playing teams to compete in the tournament. Sri Lanka and Canada were the first benefactors of this provision, making it an eight-team competition. 

The next edition in 1983 was also played in England. India were surprise winners in 1983, sparking a cricket revolution in the subcontinent that has gradually propelled them to the epicentre of cricket in the modern era.

The 1987 World Cup in India and Pakistan was the first World Cup hosted outside England. It also marked the reduction of overs from 60 to 50 which has now become the norm.

The West Indies won the first two World Cup tournaments but Australia have been the dominant force in recent years. 

The tournament will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

The tournament will be held in October and November 2027.

Stream all the matches at the Cricket World Cup with bet365. Live Cricket World Cup streaming from bet365 requires a funded account or for customers to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply, for all the details and FAQs please see the terms and conditions at bet365.

Our guide to live streaming the Cricket World Cup at bet365 will explain exactly how it works and it is available for many sports including football, tennis and basketball. Bet365 have made it easy switch between the betting markets and live action, meaning wherever you can get an internet signal you can now bet and watch at the same time on your mobile, tablet, iPhone, iPad, android device or desktop computer. 

A variety of betting websites will be offering free bets throughout the course of the 2027 Cricket World Cup. Stay tuned to Free Tips to ensure you don’t miss out on any great value offers.

Free Tips will have a bet of the day for each day of the 2027 Cricket World Cup. Keep an eye out for tips which could play a significant role in helping you maximise your winnings.

Being aware of the latest 2027 Cricket World Cup results is vital for anybody looking to place a bet on the tournament. These can be viewed on the official ICC website.

Punters are advised to look for trends in each team’s results. For example, Australia have a good record at Lord’s and so it might be worth betting on them for matches at this venue. 

At FreeTips we strive to help you find all the relevant trends with our 2027 Cricket World Cup betting tips.

2027 Cricket World Cup replays enable you to catch up on any action you might have missed from the tournament. You should always use the highlights to catch up on key moments from the last match involving any specific team before betting on the next.

If ever you miss any of the live action from the 2027 Cricket World Cup, it is worth your while to search the official ICC YouTube channel for highlights.

The official ICC website has you covered in terms of 2027 Cricket World Cup news. It is important to keep a keen eye on the latest major updates both on and off the field of play.

These social media accounts are worth following during the course of the 2027 Cricket World Cup for all the latest updates, thrills and spills from the tournament in England and Wales.