*The first World Cup was held in England
*It was a 60 over match
* The Winner is West Indies lead by Clive Loyd
*The runner is Australia lead by Ian Chappel
*The inaugural 1975 Cricket World Cup, held in England from June 7-21, was won by the West Indies, who defeated Australia by 17 runs in the final at Lord’s. Captained by Clive Lloyd, the West Indies dominated with explosive batting and fierce pace, finishing unbeaten. The tournament featured 60-over matches, white clothing, and a red ball.
Key Moments and Storylines:
- The Final: West Indies scored 291/8, driven by Clive Lloyd’s 102 from 85 balls. Despite Gary Gilmour's earlier heroics, Australia was bowled out for 274, with five men run out.
- The Hero: Gary Gilmour (Australia) starred in the semi-final against England, taking 6/14 to skittle them for 93.
- Controversy: India's Sunil Gavaskar played a infamous slow innings (36* off 174 balls) against England, drawing criticism for batting 3.5 hours without intent to win.
- Protests: Sri Lanka’s match against Australia was briefly interrupted by protesters entering the field.
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