World Cup 1975 History and Winner
ICC started the Cricket World Cup in 1975 for the first time. This started a new chapter in cricket’s history, with the West Indies clinching the first-ever championship, inaugurating a four-yearly celebration of the sport. The first edition of the series took place in England from 7 June to 21 June 1975. Eight teams participated in the tournament - Australia, West Indies, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and East Africa.
1975 Winner WEST INDIES
The year 1975 witnessed a ground-breaking moment in the world of cricket as the inaugural Cricket World Cup took place in England. With the introduction of limited-overs cricket on the global stage, this historic tournament marked the birth of a new era in the sport. The tournament featured a format consisting solely of One-Day Internationals (ODIs), a relatively new concept at the time.
Teams Participated
ENGLAND
NEW ZEALAND
INDIA
PAKISTAN
SRI LANKA
EAST AFRICAIndia's performance in 1975 World Cup
- India had a decent campaign and reached the semifinals but lost to England.
- They won 2 out of their 3 matches in the tournament.
Key Moments
- Clive Lloyd's century (102) in the final guided West Indies to a competitive total.
- Dennis Lillee's exceptional bowling performance (5 wickets for 34 runs) for Australia in the final went in vain.
Tournament Highlights
The 1975 World Cup was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was hosted by England.- This edition featured 8 teams and a total of 15 matches.
- West Indies won their first-ever World Cup title, defeating Australia in the final.