The first men's World Cups were 60 overs a side, and all three finals were at Lord's. Then the World Cup left England and lost ten overs.
Eight teams, all in England. In the final, Clive Lloyd made 102 and the West Indies beat Australia by 17 runs.
The West Indies again, beating England at Lord's by 92 runs.
India were bowled out for 183 in the final, then bowled the West Indies out for 140 and won by 43 runs.
The World Cup left England for the first time and became 50 overs a side. At Eden Gardens, Australia beat England by seven runs for their first title.