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P.K. Ajith Kumar

Classics that have gone into the Cricket World Cup lore

West Indies beats Australia by 17 runs. Lord’s, 1975

The final of the inaugural World Cup had everything: A sensational 85-ball 102 by the West Indies captain Clive Lloyd, an exceptional spell from left-arm swing bowler Gary Gilmour (five for 48 off 12 overs), an incredible show of fielding by the great Viv Richards, who featured in three run-outs, Keith Boyce’s four-wicket haul, and a gritty last wicket stand of 41 between Jeff Thompson and Dennis Lillee.

India beats Zimbabwe by 31 runs. Tunbridge Wells, 1983

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