Prudential Cup

The Cricket World Cup 1975, also known as the 'Prudential Cup,' was the first edition of the much awaited cricket tournament of the era. Eight countries, divided into two groups of four each, participated in the event. Two teams in each group played the semifinals and the winners of each played the final. Those days, the matches were played in white dress and with red balls. It was played for 60 overs and during the day-light.

The event took place between June 7 to June 21. The final was played between West Indies and Australia. West Indies won by 17 runs. The other semi-finalists were New Zealand and England. The Prudential Cup was lifted by Clive Lloyd, the captain of West Indies. He scored 102 runs in 85 balls.

 Venue  : England 
 Date    : 7 June 1975 to 21 June 1975
 Teams Played: 
      Group A : England, New Zealand, India, East Africa. 
      Group B : Australia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies. 
Man of The Match: Clive Lloyd - Scored 102 runs in 85 balls.
Winner: West Indies (Beated Australia By 17 Runs).

Summary :-

Group A: East Africa v New Zealand - June 7, 1975 at Birmingham 
New Zealand won by 181 runs. 
New Zealand 309-5 (60 ov); East Africa 128-8 (60 ov). 

Group A: England v India - June 7, 1975 at Lord's
England won by 202 runs. 
England 334-4 (60 ov); India 132-3 (60 ov).

Group B: Australia v Pakistan - June 7, 1975 at LeedsAustralia won by 73 runs. 
Australia 278-7 (60 ov); Pakistan 205 (53 ov). 

Group B: Sri Lanka v West Indies - June 7, 1975 at Manchester
West Indies won by 9 wickets. 
Sri Lanka 86 (37.2 ov); West Indies 87-1 (20.4 ov).

Group A: East Africa v India - June 11, 1975 at Leeds
India won by 10 wickets.
East Africa 120 (55.3 ov); India 123-0 (29.5 ov). 




Group A: England v New Zealand - June 11, 1975 at Nottingham
England won by 80 runs.
England 266-6 (60 ov); New Zealand 186 (60 ov).

Group B: Australia v Sri Lanka - June 11, 1975 at The Oval
Australia won by 52 runs.
Australia 328-5 (60 ov); Sri Lanka 276-4 (60 ov).

Group B: Pakistan v West Indies - June 11, 1975 at Birmingham
West Indies won by 1 wicket.
Pakistan 266-7 (60 ov); West Indies 267-9 (59.4 ov).

Group A: England v East Africa - June 14, 1975 at Birmingham
England won by 196 runs.
England 290-5 (60 ov); East Africa 94 (52.3 ov).

Group A: India v New Zealand - June 14, 1975 at Manchester
New Zealand won by 4 wickets.
India 230 (60 ov); New Zealand 233-6 (58.5 ov).

Group B: Australia v West Indies - June 14, 1975 at The Oval
West Indies won by 7 wickets.
Australia 192 (53.4 ov); West Indies 195-3 (46 ov).

Group B: Pakistan v Sri Lanka - June 14, 1975 at Nottingham
Pakistan won by 192 runs.
Pakistan 330-6 (60 ov); Sri Lanka 138 (50.1 ov).


Semi-Final: England v Australia - June 18, 1975 at Leeds
Australia won by 4 wickets.
England 93 (36.2 ov); Australia 94-6 (28.4 ov).

Semi-Final: New Zealand v West Indies - June 18, 1975 at The Oval
West Indies won by 5 wickets.
New Zealand 158 (52.2 ov); West Indies 159-5 (40.1 ov).

Final: Australia v West Indies - June 21, 1975 at Lord's
West Indies won by 17 runs.
West Indies 291-8 (60 ov); Australia 274 (58.4 ov)