1975 Cricket World Cup

The 1975 Cricket World Cup was the first-ever edition of this limited-overs international tournament, held in England from June 7 to 21. It featured eight teams, each playing 60-ball matches, with matches typically completed in about a day. England hosted the event, and the West Indies emerged as champions, defeating Australia in the final. The tournament marked a significant shift from traditional Test cricket to a faster, more exciting format, helping grow the sport's popularity worldwide. It laid the foundation for the recurring international one-day competitions that continue today.