The 1975 Cricket World Cup was the inaugural men's Cricket World Cup and the first major ODI tournament, won by the West Indies.
Key Facts
- Official name
- Prudential Cup '75
- Participating teams
- 8
- Tournament dates
- 7 June – 21 June 1975
- Top run-scorer
- Glenn Turner (New Zealand) – 333 runs
- Top wicket-taker
- Gary Gilmour (Australia) – 11 wickets
- Overs per match
- 60 overs per side
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
The International Cricket Conference sought to establish a prestigious global tournament for One Day International cricket, securing sponsorship from Prudential Assurance Company and inviting the six Test-playing nations along with Sri Lanka and East Africa as leading Associate members.
Eight teams competed in England between 7 and 21 June 1975, divided into two groups. The West Indies and Australia advanced through the semi-finals to meet in the final at Lord's, where the West Indies won by 17 runs to claim the inaugural World Cup title.
The West Indies became the first Cricket World Cup champions, establishing a template for future tournaments. The tournament demonstrated the viability of ODI cricket on the world stage and prompted the ICC to stage further World Cups, expanding the sport's global reach.
Result
at Lord's Cricket Ground, London