A record-breaking hundred by Dennis Amiss, a supporting half-century by Keith Fletcher and Chris Old’s blazing fifty powers England registered record-breaking 202-run win over India, despite one of the most unusual innings from Sunil Gavaskar, who remained unbeaten on 36 off 174 balls during the historic inaugural World Cup match.
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| Dennis Amiss crashes the ball towards midwicket © PA Photos |
Catch the Cricket highlights of the opening match of the inaugural World Cup, hosted by England, marked the very first-ever World Cup game played between England and India, on June 07, 1975, at the Lord's, London. This match was part of The 1975 Reliance World Cup international tournament where England beat India by 202-runs.
Match Highlights
England secured a record-breaking 202-run win over India in the historic inaugural opening match of the World Cup.
England Innings:
England posted a mammoth total of 334 for 4 in their 60 overs with Dennis Amiss was the top-scorer with a magnificent 137 off 147 balls - his third ODI century and first against India - featuring 18 fours.
Keith Fletcher contributed a solid 68 off 107 balls contained 7 fours and a six, Chris Old played a quickfire unbeaten 51 off 30 balls including 4 fours and 2 sixes with a impressive strike rate of 170.
Mike Denness added an unbeaten 37 off 31 balls with 2 fours and a six with a strike rate of 119.35. John Jameson contributed 21 off 42 balls contained 2 fours.
India Bowling:
For India, Syed Abid Ali was the best bowler for India - who took 2 wickets, while Mohinder Amarnath and Madan Lal claimed one wicket each.
India Innings:
In response, India managed 132 for 3 in their 60 overs with Sunil Gavaskar was the top-scorer with an unbeaten 36 off 174 deliveries - which including a boundary.
Gundappa Viswanath contributed 37 off 59 balls with 5 fours, Anshuman Gaekwad made 22 off 46 balls with 2 fours and Brijesh Patel remained a unbeaten 16 off 57 balls without hitting a boundary.
England Bowling:
England’s best bowlers was Peter Lever, Geoff Arnold and Chris Old each taking one wicket.
Player of the match:
Dennis Amiss was named Player of the Match for his record-breaking 137-run innings - which including 18 fours.
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