World Cup Countdown: 1975 - Slow Sunny, a broken foot and 4000 pounds within 5 days
India TodayTrick question: What year was the 1st ever Cricket World Cup played in? We take a look at some of the interesting facts and figures from the 1975 World Cup: 8 teams, 5 days and 4000 Pounds Besides the 6 Test playing nations - Australia, New Zealand, England, India, Pakistan, West Indies - 2 more participants were accommodated in the tournament. Madan Lal 'the First' and 'Slow Sunny' Indian medium pacer Madan Lal etched his name firmly in the annals of World Cup history as he bowled the 1st ball ever in World Cup history. Fellow seamer Mohinder Amarnath however, picked up the 1st ever wicket to fall in a World Cup when he dismissed England opener, John Alexander Jameson. Key stats from 1975 World Cup: Team records - Highest Team Total: England 334/4 vs India Lowest Team Total: Sri Lanka 86 all-out vs West Indies Highest successful chase: West Indies 267/9 vs Pakistan 266/7 Individual Records - Most Runs: 333 - Glenn Turner Highest Score: 171* - Glenn Turner Most Wickets: 11 - Gary Gilmour Best Bowling figures: 6/14 - Gary Gilmour vs England
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