New Zealand Cricket Team 1975 Cricket World Cup
New Zealand played in the first-ever Cricket World Cup in England in 1975. Led by Glenn Turner, the Kiwis reached the semi-finals, where they lost to West Indies at The Oval. It was a respectable debut that established New Zealand as competitive one-day cricketers.
New Zealand's 1975 Squad Highlights
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Glenn Turner (c) | Captain and opener |
| John Morrison | Batsman |
| Brian Hastings | Batsman |
| Lance Cairns | All-rounder |
| Richard Hadlee | Young fast bowler |
| Dayle Hadlee | Bowler |
Campaign Results
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| vs East Africa | Won |
| vs India | Won |
| vs England | Lost |
| Semi-final vs West Indies | Lost |
New Zealand finished second in their group behind England, beating East Africa and India. Glenn Turner was their star with the bat.
Semi-Final: West Indies vs New Zealand
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Oval, London |
| New Zealand | 158 all out |
| West Indies | 159/5 |
| Result | West Indies won by 5 wickets |
Chasing 159, West Indies were guided home by Alvin Kallicharran. New Zealand's 158 was never enough against the tournament favourites.
Glenn Turner's Tournament
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| Runs | 333 |
| Average | 66.60 |
| Best | 171* vs East Africa |
Turner's unbeaten 171 against East Africa was one of the innings of the tournament and announced him as a world-class ODI batsman.
Who captained New Zealand in the 1975 World Cup?
Glenn Turner captained New Zealand in the 1975 Cricket World Cup.
How far did New Zealand go in the 1975 World Cup?
New Zealand reached the semi-finals, losing to West Indies at The Oval.
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