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England: Semi-finals
How England performed
England began the 1975 World Cup on home soil in commanding form under captain Mike Denness. In 60-over cricket, they opened their Group A campaign at Lord's with 334/4 against India and won by 202 runs, then beat New Zealand by 80 runs at Trent Bridge. A third victory followed at Edgbaston, where East Africa were dismissed for 94 in reply to 290/5 and England won by 196 runs. Three wins from three group matches, each by a substantial margin, carried them into the semi-finals with a perfect record.
The semi-final against Australia at Headingley proved a very different contest. England were bowled out for 93 in 36.2 overs, and although Australia slipped to 94/6 in pursuit, they reached the target in 28.4 overs to win by 4 wickets. That defeat ended England's tournament at the semi-final stage, with three wins and one loss from their four matches.
England fixtures
England
334/4 (60 ov) – 132/3 (60 ov)
India
England won
England won by 202 runs
England
266/6 (60 ov) – 186 (60 ov)
New Zealand
England won
England won by 80 runs
England
290/5 (60 ov) – 94 (52.3 ov)
East Africa
England won
England won by 196 runs
England
93 (36.2 ov) – 94/6 (28.4 ov)
Australia
England lost
Australia won by 4 wickets
Full England squad
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Mike Denness C | Kent |
| Dennis Amiss | Warwickshire |
| Geoff Arnold | Surrey |
| Keith Fletcher | Essex |
| Tony Greig | Sussex |
| Frank Hayes | Lancashire |
| John Jameson | Warwickshire |
| Alan Knott | Kent |
| Peter Lever | Lancashire |
| Chris Old | Yorkshire |
| John Snow | Sussex |
| Derek Underwood | Kent |
| Barry Wood | Lancashire |
| Bob Woolmer | Kent |
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