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50 years of first Cricket World Cup

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Mid-Day
Sports
By Editor
Published Jun 20, 2023

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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