7th June 1975
Gavaskar's 174-ball 36
It was the opening match of the
inaugural World Cup when Sunil
Gavaskar came up with one of the
most baffling and controversial ODI
innings. Frustrated by India's slow
approach in their mammoth chase of
335 against England, a spectator
rushed onto the field and pleaded with
the Indian batsmen to show some
aggression. Gavaskar, who scored an
unbeaten 174-ball 36, later claimed
that he thought the target was
unachievable and decided to get some
match practice.