15 matches were played in the 1979 Cricket World Cup.
The first semifinal of the 1979 Cricket World Cup was played between England and New Zealand. England won the match by 9 runs. The second semifinal of the 1979 Cricket World Cup was played between West Indies and Pakistan. West Indies won the match by 43 runs.
Lord's , London
West Indies won the first two cricket world cups in 1975 and 1979.
Asif Iqbal was the captain of the Pakistan's Cricket side in the 1979 World Cup event.He was the first to lead Pakistan to the semi-finals of World Cup in 1979 !
The first three Cricket World Cups, in 1975, 1979, and 1983, all took place in England. The fourth competition, in 1987, was shared between India and Pakistan. The champions were Australia, for whom this was their first Cricket World Cup title.
The 1979 Cricket World Cup was held in England.
Vivian Richards played in 1975, 1979, 1983, and 1987 Cricket World Cups.
West Indies won the 1979 Cricket World Cup.
Kim Hughes was the captain of the Australian Cricket team in the 1979 Cricket World Cup.
Srinivas Venkataraghavan was the captain of the Indian Cricket team in the 1979 Cricket World Cup.
Asif Iqbal was the captain of the Pakistan Cricket team in the 1979 Cricket World Cup.