The correct answer is: A. Christchurch and Melbourne
The 2015 Cricket World Cup was the 11th edition of the Cricket World Cup, scheduled to be hosted jointly by Australia and New Zealand from 14 February to 29 March 2015. It was the first time that the tournament had been hosted by two countries, and the first time that it had been held in Australia since 1992. The final was played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia.
The opening ceremony was held at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand on 14 February 2015. The ceremony was attended by over 20,000 spectators and was broadcast live to over 1 billion people around the world. The ceremony featured performances by New Zealand and Australian artists, including Lorde, Stan Walker, and Guy Sebastian.
The 2015 Cricket World Cup was a huge success, with over 1.5 million people attending the matches and over 1 billion people watching the tournament on television. The tournament was also a financial success, generating over $1 billion in revenue.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option A: Christchurch and Melbourne. This is the correct answer. The opening ceremony of the 2015 Cricket World Cup was held at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand on 14 February 2015.
- Option B: Hamilton and Perth. This is incorrect. The opening ceremony of the 2015 Cricket World Cup was not held in Hamilton or Perth.
- Option C: Napier and Adelaide. This is incorrect. The opening ceremony of the 2015 Cricket World Cup was not held in Napier or Adelaide.
- Option D: Wellington and Sydney. This is incorrect. The opening ceremony of the 2015 Cricket World Cup was not held in Wellington or Sydney.