ICC Cricket World Cup - 1975 Tournament

Australia was the runners-up in the first ICC Cricket World Cup in 1975, losing to the West Indies in the final at Lord's by 17 runs. The Australian team was captained by Ian Chappell and included players like the legendary Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson.

South Africa did not participate in the first ICC Cricket World Cup in 1975 due to the international sporting boycott imposed during the apartheid era. South Africa was excluded from international cricket until 1991, after apartheid ended. The other three options - New Zealand, West Indies, and India - all participated in the 1975 tournament.

The first ICC Cricket World Cup was held in 1975, hosted by England from June 7 to June 21. This inaugural tournament featured 8 teams playing 60-over matches, a format that continued until 1987 when it was reduced to 50 overs.

The first ICC Cricket World Cup began on June 7, 1975. The tournament opened with England facing India at Lord's. The inaugural match was a 60-over contest, and the tournament concluded with the final on June 21, 1975.

The first ICC Cricket World Cup in 1975 featured 60-over matches per innings. This longer format was used until the 1987 World Cup, after which the standard was reduced to 50 overs per innings - the format that continues today.

The first ICC Cricket World Cup in 1975 featured 8 participating teams: England, Australia, New Zealand, West Indies, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and East Africa. These teams were divided into two groups of four for the initial round-robin stage.

The first ICC Cricket World Cup in 1975 featured 8 participating teams: England, Australia, New Zealand, West Indies, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and East Africa. These teams were divided into two groups of four for the initial round-robin stage.

England hosted the first ICC Cricket World Cup in 1975. The tournament was won by the West Indies, marking the beginning of this prestigious international cricket competition.