- Inaugural Event: The 1975 Cricket World Cup was the first edition of the tournament, making it a historic event in the world of cricket.
- Host Country: The tournament was hosted by England, with matches played at various cricket grounds across the country.
- Limited-Overs Format: The 1975 World Cup marked a significant shift in international cricket as it introduced the limited-overs format, with each side facing 60 overs (50 overs in the modern format).
- West Indies Dominance: The West Indies, led by Clive Lloyd, emerged as the champions, defeating Australia in the final. The West Indies established their dominance in the world of cricket during this tournament.
- Final Venue: The final was held at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, one of the most iconic cricket venues in the world.
- Man of the Match: The Man of the Match in the final was Clive Lloyd, who played a crucial innings of 102 not out and was instrumental in West Indies’ victory.
- New Balls: The 1975 World Cup introduced colored clothing and the use of white cricket balls, which became a standard in limited-overs cricket.
- Participating Nations: A total of eight teams participated in the tournament: West Indies, Australia, England, Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and East Africa (a combined team of players from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Malawi).
- Dennis Amiss’s Century: Dennis Amiss of England scored the first century in Cricket World Cup history, making 137 against India.
- Format: The teams were divided into two groups, and the top two teams from each group advanced to the semi-finals.
The 1975 Cricket World Cup laid the foundation for a format that has since become one of the most popular and anticipated events in international cricket. It marked the beginning of a new era in the sport, emphasizing the shorter format of the game and bringing together cricketing nations from around the world.
