World Cup Cricket 2007 at West Indies http://www.myworldcupinfo.com The Cricket World Cup was first held in 1975 in England because it was the only nation at the time that had the resources to stage an event of such magnitude. The matches played consisted of 60 overs per team and were played in traditional white uniform and red balls. http://www.myworldcupinfo.com/world-cup-cricket-history.shtml http://www.myworldcupinfo.com/world-cup-cricket-history.shtml