West Indies were the strongest cricketing nation around during the late 1970s and it was no real surprise when they defended their world crown in 1979.
England were again the hosts and this time reached the final, with a side that included Nottinghamshire’s popular batsman, Derek Randall.
Nottingham’s sporting public had three matches to experience, with the tournament being run along similar lines to the first.
Again, there were eight nations involved, with Canada replacing East Africa.
On 9 June New Zealand coasted to a routine 9-wicket win over Sri Lanka at Trent Bridge.
Chasing 190, they scampered to an impressive win, with Glenn Turner making an undefeated 83 and Geoff Howarth alongside him on 63 not out.
Earlier, captain Anura Tennekoon scored 59 as the Sri Lankans were bowled out for only 189.
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Pakistan again put on a show for their supporters, beating Australia by 89 runs on 14 June.
Both Majid Khan and Asif Iqbal hit 61 in a score of 286-7.
Majid and Sikhander Bakht shared six of the wickets as Australia were bowled out for only 197. Andrew Hilditch’s 72 lacked support and the defeat ensured that Australia couldn’t advance to the semi-finals.
On 16 June West Indies, en-route to the final once again, played their first World Cup match at Trent Bridge.
Captain Clive Lloyd hit an unbeaten 73 and Gordon Greenidge scored 65 as the defending champions made 244-7 in their 16 June clash with New Zealand.
The run chase faltered against the best pace attack in the world and Andy Roberts’ 3-43 was instrumental in restricting New Zealand to 212-9.
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