West Indies vs Australia, Final at London, Jun 21 1975 - Match Highlights

The first World Cup culminated in a chaotic but thrilling contest between the top two teams of the time, and opened cricket up to novel possibilities

Two top teams, great performances, a long sunny day, and a scare at the end: the first World Cup final had it all

How far away and quaint the first World Cup seems now

They have turned games and tournaments, and changed the sport - and fielding itself. Four writers on the moments that mattered most