ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

Year	2015
World Cup Title	ICC Cricket World Cup
World Venue/Host(s)	Australia, New Zealand
Schedule	14 February - 29 March
Total Nations Participated	14 Nations
Total Matches Played	49 Matches
Rounds	2 Pools
Stages	Round-robin and knockout of 4 teams
Final Match Played on	Sun 29 March 2015
Final Match Venue	Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Australia
World Cup Mascot	Featured the following motifs: - Maori Tohora symbolizing toughness, pride and tribal culture - Aboriginal journey tracks symbolising spirit of the land
Winner Prize Money	USD 3,975,000
Runner-Up Prize Money	USD 1,750,000
Total Prize Money Distributed	USD 10,225,000
Broadcasting Right Bought for World Cup	ESPN Star Sports and Star Sports
Amount paid by Broadcasting Company	USD 2 Billion
World Trophy	60 cm, 11 Kg Silver and gilt Cup, featuring a golden globe held by three silver columns. The columns, shaped as stumps and bails, represent the 3 fundamental aspects of cricket: batting, bowling & fielding and globe is a cricket ball.

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