50 yrs since Gavaskar batted all 60 overs to score 36*(174) in first-ever ODI WC match
The first-ever ODI World Cup match took place on June 7, 1975, between India and England at Lord's in London. Batting first, England put up a total of 334/4 in 60 overs. India scored 132/3 in 60 overs, with Sunil Gavaskar playing the entire 60 overs to score 36*(174). Gavaskar hit just one boundary during his knock.