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Which country won the first match?
The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the inaugural FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men’s national football teams. It took place in Uruguay from 13 to 30 July 1930….1930 FIFA World Cup.
| Campeonato Mundial de Fútbol Uruguay 1930 | |
|---|---|
| Teams | 13 (from 3 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 3 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Uruguay (1st title) |
Which is the strongest team in cricket history?
LIST OF TOP 10 CRICKET TEAMS IN THE WORLD:
| RANK | CRICKET TEAMS | POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 6570 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 6474 |
| 3 | India | 6871 |
| 4 | South Africa | 6921 |
Who was 1st ODI captain for India?
C. K. Nayudu
The Indian team was first led by C. K. Nayudu against England at the Lord’s.
Who won most World Cup in cricket?
Australia
Australia has won the tournament five times, India and West Indies twice each, while Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England have won it once each….Cricket World Cup.
| The World Cup Trophy | |
|---|---|
| Administrator | International Cricket Council (ICC) |
| Current champion | England (1st title) |
| Most successful | Australia (5 titles) |
| Most runs | Sachin Tendulkar (2,278) |
Who Invented World Cup?
Jules Rimet
On Rimet’s initiative, the first FIFA World Cup was held in 1930. The Jules Rimet Trophy was named in his honour. He also founded the French football club Red Star Saint-Ouen….
| Jules Rimet | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 October 1873 Theuley, Franche-Comté, France |
| Died | 16 October 1956 (aged 83) Suresnes, Île-de-France, France |
| Nationality | French |
When did India win their first Test match against England?
Queen Elizabeth II with members of the Indian team during the Indian tour of England in 1952. India recorded their first Test victory, in their 24th match, against England at Madras in 1952. Later in the same year, they won their first Test series, which was against Pakistan.
How many times has India won all the major cricket tournaments?
They are also one of the only four teams to win all major ICC tournaments. India have also won the ICC Test Championship (5 times), ICC ODI Championship, ICC T20I Championship . The Indian cricket team has rivalries with other Test-playing nations, most notably with Pakistan, the political arch-rival of India.
What was the first ever international cricket match between two countries?
The first ever cricket match between two countries was played between USA and Canada on 24-26 September 1844 at St George’s Cricket Club in New York. Remarkably, it was not just the first ever international cricket match, but it was also the first ever international match of any sport.
When was the last time India won a Test series outside India?
In 1984, India won the Asia Cup and in 1985, won the World Championship of Cricket in Australia. Apart from this, India remained a weak team outside the Indian subcontinent. India’s Test series victory in 1986 against England remained the last Test series win by India outside the subcontinent for the next 19 years.