The First Cricket World Cup Final
The first Cricket World Cup Final was played on 21 June 1975 at Lord’s, London, between Australia and the West Indies. The West Indies won the match by 17 runs to become the first World Cup champions.
Match Details 1975 World Cup Final
Australia won the toss and elected to field first. The West Indies got off to a slow start, but Clive Lloyd and Rohan Kanhai put on a partnership of 106 to steady the ship. Lloyd scored 82 from 79 balls, while Kanhai made 55 from 72 balls. The West Indies finished on 291 for 8 from their 60 overs.
Australia’s reply got off to a good start, with Dennis Lillee and Alan Turner putting on 50 for the first wicket. However, the West Indies bowlers struck back, taking regular wickets to reduce Australia to 168 for 7. Keith Fletcher top-scored for Australia with 45, while Lillee made 34.
The West Indies needed 123 runs from the last 10 overs, and they managed to do it with ease. Viv Richards scored 33 not out from 25 balls, while Gordon Greenidge made 29 from 24 balls. The West Indies won the match by 17 runs.
The 1975 Cricket World Cup Final was a thrilling match that was watched by a capacity crowd at Lord’s. The West Indies’ victory was a surprise to many, as they had not been considered one of the favorites to win the tournament. However, they showed their class on the day and deservedly won the title.
1975 Cricket World Cup Final Players
The 1975 Cricket World Cup Final was played between two of the strongest teams in the world at the time. Australia had a strong batting lineup, led by Dennis Lillee and Alan Turner. The West Indies also had a strong batting lineup, led by Clive Lloyd and Gordon Greenidge.
The bowling was also evenly matched, with Australia having the pace of Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson, while the West Indies had the spin of Lance Gibbs and Michael Holding.
1975 Cricket World Cup Final Impact
The 1975 Cricket World Cup Final was a watershed moment in the history of cricket. It was the first time that the World Cup had been played, and it was a huge success. The tournament helped to popularize cricket around the world, and it also helped to raise the profile of the West Indies cricket team.
The West Indies victory in the final was a huge upset, as they had not been considered one of the favorites to win the tournament. However, they showed their class on the day and deservedly won the title. The victory was a major boost for the West Indies cricket team, and it helped to cement their position as one of the best teams in the world.
The 1975 Cricket World Cup Final is still remembered as one of the greatest cricket matches of all time. It was a thrilling contest that was played in front of a capacity crowd at Lord’s. The West Indies’ victory was a surprise to many, but they showed their class on the day and deservedly won the title. The victory was a major boost for the West Indies cricket team, and it helped to cement their position as one of the best teams in the world.
1975 Cricket World Cup Final Squads
Here are the squads for the 1975 Cricket World Cup Final between Australia and the West Indies:
1975 Cricket World Cup Final Australia Squad
The Australian squad for the 1975 Cricket World Cup Final was as follows:
1975 Cricket World Cup Final West Indies Squad
- Clive Lloyd (c)
- Roy Fredericks
- Alvin Kallicharran
- Rohan Kanhai
- Vivian Richards
- Bernard Julien
- Keith Boyce
- Deryck Murray (wk)
- Andy Roberts
- Michael Holding
- Lance Gibbs
- Gordon Greenidge
- Vanburn Holder
- Maurice Foster
- Grayson Shillingford
1975 Cricket World Cup Final Playing 11
The Australian Playing11 for the 1975 Cricket World Cup Final:
- Dennis Lillee (captain)
- Gary Gilmour
- Alan Turner
- Keith Fletcher
- Ross Edwards
- Ashley Mallett
- Jeff Thomson
- Greg Chappell
- Doug Walters
- Rodney Marsh
West Indies Playing11 for the 1975 Cricket World Cup Final:
- Clive Lloyd (captain)
- Gordon Greenidge
- Roy Fredericks
- Rohan Kanhai
- Alvin Kallicharran
- Clive Rice
- Bernard Julien
- Lance Gibbs
- Michael Holding
- Andy Roberts
1975 Cricket World Cup Final Scorecard
West Indies  (60 overs maximum)
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Fredericks | hit wicket b Lillee | 7 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 53.84 | ||
| Gordon Greenidge | c †Marsh b Thomson | 13 | 61 | 80 | 1 | 0 | 21.31 | ||
| Alvin Kallicharran | c †Marsh b Gilmour | 12 | 18 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 66.66 | ||
| Rohan Kanhai | b Gilmour | 55 | 105 | 156 | 8 | 0 | 52.38 | ||
| Clive Lloyd (c) | c †Marsh b Gilmour | 102 | 85 | 108 | 12 | 2 | 120.00 | ||
| Viv Richards | b Gilmour | 5 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 45.45 | ||
| Keith Boyce | c GS Chappell b Thomson | 34 | 37 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 91.89 | ||
| Bernard Julien | not out | 26 | 37 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 70.27 | ||
| Deryck Murray †| c & b Gilmour | 14 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 140.00 | ||
| Vanburn Holder | not out | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 300.00 | ||
| Extras | (lb 6, nb 11) | 17 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 60 Ov (RR: 4.85) | 291/8 | |||||||
| Did not bat: Andy Roberts Fall of wickets: 1-12 (Roy Fredericks), 2-27 (Alvin Kallicharran), 3-50 (Gordon Greenidge), 4-199 (Clive Lloyd), 5-206 (Rohan Kanhai), 6-209 (Viv Richards), 7-261 (Keith Boyce), 8-285 (Deryck Murray) | |||||||||
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Lillee | 12 | 1 | 55 | 1 | 4.58 | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| Gary Gilmour | 12 | 2 | 48 | 5 | 4.00 | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Thomson | 12 | 1 | 44 | 2 | 3.66 | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| Max Walker | 12 | 1 | 71 | 0 | 5.91 | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Chappell | 7 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 4.71 | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| Doug Walters | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 4.60 | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
Australia  (T: 292 runs from 60 overs)
| BATTING | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Turner | run out (Richards) | 40 | 54 | 85 | 4 | 0 | 74.07 | ||
| Rick McCosker | c Kallicharran b Boyce | 7 | 24 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 29.16 | ||
| Ian Chappell (c) | run out (Richards/Lloyd) | 62 | 93 | 125 | 6 | 0 | 66.66 | ||
| Greg Chappell | run out (Richards) | 15 | 23 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 65.21 | ||
| Doug Walters | b Lloyd | 35 | 51 | 52 | 5 | 0 | 68.62 | ||
| Rod Marsh †| b Boyce | 11 | 24 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 45.83 | ||
| Ross Edwards | c Fredericks b Boyce | 28 | 37 | 51 | 2 | 0 | 75.67 | ||
| Gary Gilmour | c Kanhai b Boyce | 14 | 11 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 127.27 | ||
| Max Walker | run out (Holder) | 7 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 77.77 | ||
| Jeff Thomson | run out (†Murray) | 21 | 21 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 | ||
| Dennis Lillee | not out | 16 | 19 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 84.21 | ||
| Extras | (b 2, lb 9, nb 7) | 18 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 58.4 Ov (RR: 4.67) | 274 | |||||||
| Fall of wickets: 1-25 (Rick McCosker), 2-81 (Alan Turner), 3-115 (Greg Chappell), 4-162 (Ian Chappell), 5-170 (Doug Walters), 6-195 (Rod Marsh), 7-221 (Gary Gilmour), 8-231 (Ross Edwards), 9-233 (Max Walker), 10-274 (Jeff Thomson) | |||||||||
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Julien | 12 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 4.83 | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| Andy Roberts | 11 | 1 | 45 | 0 | 4.09 | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Boyce | 12 | 0 | 50 | 4 | 4.16 | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| Vanburn Holder | 11.4 | 1 | 65 | 0 | 5.57 | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| Clive Lloyd | 12 | 1 | 38 | 1 | 3.16 | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
FAQ’s
When was the 1975 Cricket World Cup Final played?
The 1975 Cricket World Cup Final was played on 21 June 1975 at Lord’s, London, England.
Who were the two teams that played in the 1975 Cricket World Cup final?
The two teams that played in the final were Australia and the West Indies.
Who won the 1975 Cricket World Cup final?
The West Indies won the final by 17 runs.
Who was the Man of the Match for the 1975 Cricket World Cup final?
Clive Lloyd was named the Man of the Match for the final. He scored 82 runs from 79 balls and also took two wickets.
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