Group stage (Group A) — 1975 Cricket World Cup
June 14, 1975 · Edgbaston, Birmingham
Result: ENEngland — England won by 196 runs. ENEngland 290/5 (60 overs), EAEast Africa 94 all out (52.3 overs). June 14, 1975 · Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Amiss and Wood put on an opening stand of 158. Snow's 4/11 off 12 overs, with 6 maidens, is frequently cited as one of the best bowling spells of the tournament. Toss result and some individual bowling figures for East Africa's attack are not confirmed to this round's sourcing standard.
Scorecard
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| ENEngland (1st innings) | 290/5 (60 overs) |
| EAEast Africa (2nd innings) | 94 all out (52.3 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| ENEngland | Dennis Amiss | 88 |
| ENEngland | Barry Wood | 77 |
| ENEngland | Frank Hayes | 52 |
| EAEast Africa | Ramesh Sethi | 30 |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| ENEngland | John Snow | 4/11 |
Player of the Match
John Snow (England)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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