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1975 cricket world cup

The 1975 Cricket World Cup also knwpn as The prudential Cup 75' in official mannar was the first edition of Cricket world Cup. The tournament was held from 7 to 21 june. The important thing in this tournament was the first majar limited overs for One day internation format. This world cup became the prudential Cup because the tournament Was sponsord by Prudential Assurance Company. The Host  Country of this tournament was england.

This tournament Consisted of 15 matches played by 8 partici pant teams including Sri lanka as a leading associate nation. Every Team get to Overs to play but clotnes and balls were in traditional manner which were white and red. 

The opening match was played between india and England in Lords. However, England , New zealand, West indies and Australia were qualified to the Semi Finals for the finals, Australia and West indies were selected and 21 june in 1975 West indies Won The 1st World Cup defeating Australia by 17 runs in Lards England.