2003 Cricket World Cup facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 2003 Cricket World Cup |
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| Dates | 9 February – 23 March |
| Administrator(s) | International Cricket Council |
| Cricket format | One Day International |
| Tournament format(s) | Round-robin and Knockout |
| Host(s) |  South Africa Zimbabwe Kenya |
| Champions |  Australia (3rd title) |
| Participants | 14 |
| Matches played | 54 |
| Attendance | 626,845 (11,608 per match) |
| Man of the Series |  Sachin Tendulkar |
| Most runs | Sachin Tendulkar (673) |
| Most wickets |  Chaminda Vaas (23) |
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The 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup was the eighth edition of the tournament. It was the first World Cup held in Africa, co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya. Australia won the tournament for the third time, defeating India in the final.
Images for kids
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Dazzle, official mascot of the 2003 World Cup
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A civic centre lit up to mark the World Cup
See also
In Spanish: Copa Mundial de Críquet de 2003 para niños
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