ICC Cricket World Cup which has gone onto become one of the premier tournaments in world sport made its debut on 7 June 1975 as England thrashed India by 202 runs at Lords. The cup was hosted by England and was officially known as the Prudential World Cup as it was sponsored by the Prudential Assurance Company.
In a magnificent final that saw fortunes fluctuate both ways, Clive Lloyd's powerful century was the deciding factor in the West Indies taking out the first ever trophy. The West Indies eventually won by just 17 runs after making 291-8 to which Australia fought on to make 274 all out at Lords.
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