The West Indies, led by Clive Lloyd, were favourites because of the form they were in. The Caribbeans won all their group games, including the one against Australia who they met in the final. Ian Chappell’s Australia, however, had a scare in the semi-final against hosts England but eventually prevailed to make their maiden WC final. The two teams met in the title clash at the Lord’s on June 21. Chappell won the toss and sent the Windies to bat first. West Indies was reduced to three for 50 before captain Lloyd’s century (102) and Rohan Kanhai (55) registered a grand resurrection, adding 149 runs for the fourth wicket. A young Vivian Richards did not last long (5) but some handy contributions in the lower order from Keith Boyce (43), Bernard Julien (26 not out) and wicket-keeper Deryck Murray (14) saw the Windies posting a total of 291 for 8 in 60 overs. Gary Gilmour, who took 6 for 14 in the semi-final against England, took 5 for 48 in this match. Australia lose Ian Chappell at crucial juncture Australia had a better start than the Windies as opener Alan Turner scored 40 and skipper Chappell 62. They were cruising…