10 Iconic game-changing moments in Cricket World Cup history

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Inzamam-ul-Haq in action against New Zealand, Semi-final, Eden Park, World Cup 1992

#4 Ian Chappell\'s run out Australia v West Indies, Final, World Cup 1975

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Ian Chappell is run out, Final, Lord’s, World Cup 1975
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Lord’s was doused in brilliant sunshine during the first World Cup final. The weather was excellent and the wicket a beauty – easy paced and of even bounce to facilitate stroke-play. Clive Lloyd won the toss and elected to bat first. The West Indies posted 291 for 8 in 60 overs.

In reply, Australia were cruising at 162 for 3 with 21 overs left to play. Ian Chappell and Doug Walters were in total command, but a young West Indian named Viv Richards came into action to change the complexion of the game.

Ian Chappell pushed the ball towards midwicket and ran for a quick single hesitantly as he saw Richards scrambling for the ball. Even though the ball went past Richards, he picked up the ball quickly, swooped, turned and fired it powerfully to Lloyd who ran out Ian. The dismissal of Ian Chappell had jolted the Australian batting line-up and they looked down and out. A gallant last-wicket stand between Lillee and Thomson revived the Australian hopes, but Thomson was run out and West Indies lifted the World Cup.

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