Cricket World Cup
This stadium has hosted One Day International (ODI) matches when India hosted the Cricket World Cup.
i. 1987 Cricket World Cup
ii. 1996 Cricket World Cup
| Team (A) | Team (B) | Winner | Margin | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | England | England | 8 wickets | Jan 12, 1952 |
| India | West Indies | West Indies | 203 Runs | Dec 12, 1958 |
| India | Australia | India | 119 runs | Dec 19, 1959 |
| India | Australia | India | 153 runs | Oct 2, 1979 |
| India | West Indies | West Indies | 83 runs | Oct 21, 1983 |
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