15 matches were played in the 1975 Cricket World Cup.
Lord's , London
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.
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 !
Vivian Richards played in 1975, 1979, 1983, and 1987 Cricket World Cups.
Mike Hendrick (England) took most wickets in the 1979 Cricket World Cup. He took 10 wickets in 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.
Mark Burgess was the captain of the New Zealand Cricket team in the 1979 Cricket World Cup.
Anura Tennekoon was the captain of the Sri Lankan Cricket team in the 1979 Cricket World Cup.
Clive Lloyd was the captain of the West Indies Cricket team in the 1979 Cricket World Cup.