Cricket world cup 1979 was second world cup. It was again hold in England. West Indies again showed his strength & won world cup. Today we are sharing some important statistics from this world cup.
1979 World Cup Records
Highest total
293-6 — West Indies v Pakistan at The Oval
Lowest total
45 — Canada v England at Old Trafford
Highest match aggregates
543-16 — West Indies 293-6 v Pakistan 250 at The Oval
Most runs
253 — C.G. Greenidge (West Indies)
Highest score
138* — I.V.A. Richards (West Indies) v England at Lord’s
Most wickets
10 — M. Hendrick (England)
Best bowling
5/21 — A.G. Hurst (Australia) v Canada at Edgbaston
Most dismissals
7 (all ct) — D.L. Murray (West Indies)
Most catches
4 — Asif Iqbal (Pakistan)