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Who won 1975 World Cup?
West Indies
| Lord’s, London | |
|---|---|
| Toss | Australia, elected to field first |
| Season | 1975 |
| Series result | West Indies won the 1975 Prudential World Cup |
| Match number | ODI no. 33 |
Who was the captain of Indian team in 1975 World Cup?
S Venkataraghavan
Overall record
| Location/Year | Round | Captain |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Group stage | S Venkataraghavan |
| 1979 | Group stage | S Venkataraghavan |
| 1983 | Champions | Kapil Dev |
| 1987 | Semi-finals | Kapil Dev |
Who is the highest run scorer in a single World Cup?
batsman Sachin Tendulkar
Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar holds an array of individual records in the World Cup. One of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1997, and “the most followed cricketer in the world”, Tendulkar has made more scores over fifty and scored more runs than any other cricketer in World Cup history.
What Coloured ball was used in First World Cup 1975?
red balls
Each match consisted of 60 overs per team and was played in traditional white clothing and with red balls; all were played and ended in daylight.
Who was the man of the match in 1979 World Cup?
Vivian Richards
They were eventually all out for 194 in 51 overs. Vivian Richards was declared Man of the Match.
Who lifted the first World Cup in 1975?
A stunning effort by the bowling side ensured that West Indies won the first World Cup by 17 runs against Australia.
Who is the most successful Indian Test captain?
Kohli
Only Steve Waugh (41 wins), Ricky Ponting (48 wins) and Graeme Smith (53) have won more Test wins as skipper now….Most Test wins as India captain.
| Player | V Kohli |
|---|---|
| Mat | 63 |
| Won | 37 |
| Lost | 15 |
| Tied | 0 |
Who has most centuries in World Cup?
India’s Rohit Sharma (top) and Sachin Tendulkar (bottom) have the most centuries (six) in World Cup matches. Rohit Sharma also holds the record for most centuries in a single World Cup tournament having scored 5 centuries in the 2019 Cricket World Cup….Centuries.
| No. | 1 |
|---|---|
| Player | Dennis Amiss |
| Runs | 137 |
| Balls | 147 |
| Venue | Lord’s, London |
Which cricketer has won the most World Cups?
Cricket World Cup
| The World Cup Trophy | |
|---|---|
| Administrator | International Cricket Council (ICC) |
| Most successful | Australia (5 titles) |
| Most runs | Sachin Tendulkar (2,278) |
| Most wickets | Glenn McGrath (71) |