50 years of first Cricket World Cup
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First Cricket World Cup
The Women’s Cricket World Cup kicked-off proceedings on 20th June 1973, marking this day as the beginning of the first-ever World Cup in cricket.
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Venue
The inaugural edition of the World Cup was held in England.
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Teams
Seven teams participated in the tournament - England, Australia, New Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Young England and an International XI.
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Winner
The 1973 Cricket World Cup was won by England.
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England won by 92 runs
They defeated Australia by 92 runs in the final held on 26th July 1973 at Edgbaston.
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