![World Cup flashback: When five run-outs ended Australia’s chances in the 1975 final against West Indies](/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/world-cup-flashback-when-five-run-outs-ended-australias-chan-im-1.jpg)
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 …