Third World Cup: March 1, 1975 to March 15, 1975

Place: Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
Teams: 12
India won their first and only World Cup title, their first world title since the 1964 Olympics.
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KL became the first Asian city to host the event.
It was the first time India-Pakistan clashed in the World Cup.
Inconsistent weather and continuous rains forced the organisers to call in Bommahs — traditional witches — to ensure the tournament could continue.
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