WC Flashback - 1975 Cricket World Cup (Overview & Records)

Apr.22 (CRICKETNMORE) - The first men's World Cup, officially called The Prudential Cup was held in England from 7 to 21 June 1975. West Indies beat Australia in the final at Lords to become the f

1975 World Cup Final - Australia vs West Indies at Lords

West Indies beat Australia by 17 runs.

The final was played between Australia and West Indies at Lords on 21st June 1975. Australia won the toss and opted to field. After few early blows, captain Clive Lloyd (102 from 85 balls, 12 fours, 2 sixes) and Rohan Kanhai helped West Indies post 291/8 in 60 overs.

In reply, Australia were bowled out for 274 in 58.4 overs. A total of five of Australian players were run out, three of them was by Vivian Richards. There was no 'Man of the Series' award in 1975. Clive Llyod won the Man of the Match Award.

Statistics

• Top 3 Run Scorers - Glenn Turner from New Zealand (333 runs in 4 matches), Dennis Amiss from England (243 runs in 4 matches), and Majid Khan from Pakistan (209 runs in 3 matches)
• Top 3 Wicket-Takers - Gary Gilmour from Australia (11 wickets in 2 matches), Bernard Julien from West Indies (10 wickets in 5 matches), and Keith Boyce from West Indies (10 wickets in 5 matches).
• Highest Individual Score - 171* by Glenn Turner (NZ) vs East Africa
• best bowling Figures - 6/14 by Gary Gilmour (Aus) vs England
• Most Dismissals as a wicket-keeper - 10 by Rod Marsh (Aus)

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