This document summarizes the history of cricket World Cup winners and runners-up from 1975 to 2011. It highlights that India won the World Cup in 1983 and 2011, with the 2011 victory coming after 28 years. It provides details on some of the key Indian players from 1983 and 2011 tournaments. It also summarizes India's path to the 2011 final, including semifinal victory over Pakistan and the final match win over Sri Lanka where captain MS Dhoni hit the winning six.