Semi-final 2 — 1975 Cricket World Cup
June 18, 1975 · Kennington Oval, London
Result: WIWest Indies — West Indies won by 5 wickets. NZNew Zealand 158 all out (52.2 overs), WIWest Indies 159/5 (40.1 overs). June 18, 1975 · Kennington Oval, London.
A comfortable West Indies win: Greenidge and Kallicharran put on a big second-wicket stand after Roy Fredericks fell for 6 in the fourth over, and West Indies cruised home with five wickets and well over 100 balls in hand.
Scorecard
West Indies won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand (1st innings) | 158 all out (52.2 overs) |
| WIWest Indies (2nd innings) | 159/5 (40.1 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand | Geoff Howarth | 51 (93) |
| NZNew Zealand | Glenn Turner | 36 (74) |
| NZNew Zealand | Brian Hastings | 24* |
| WIWest Indies | Alvin Kallicharran | 72 (92) |
| WIWest Indies | Gordon Greenidge | 55 (95) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| WIWest Indies | Bernard Julien | 4/27 |
| WIWest Indies | Vanburn Holder | 3/30 |
| NZNew Zealand | Richard Collinge | 3/28 |
Player of the Match
Alvin Kallicharran (West Indies)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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