The correct answer is: A. West Indies
The West Indies won the first Cricket World Cup in 1975, defeating Australia by 17 runs in the final. The tournament was hosted by England.
The West Indies were the dominant team in world cricket at the time, and they were the favorites to win the tournament. They had a strong team with a number of world-class players, including Clive Lloyd, Garry Sobers, and Viv Richards.
Australia were the surprise package of the tournament. They had a young team with a number of talented players, including Dennis Lillee, Jeff Thomson, and Rod Marsh.
The final was a close match, with the West Indies winning by 17 runs. Lloyd was named the Man of the Match, and Sobers was named the Player of the Tournament.
The West Indies’ victory in the first Cricket World Cup was a major achievement for the team and for the region. It showed that the West Indies were a force to be reckoned with in world cricket.
Option B: England hosted the 1975 Cricket World Cup, but they did not win the tournament. They were defeated by the West Indies in the final.
Option C: Sri Lanka hosted the 1996 Cricket World Cup, but they did not win the tournament. They were defeated by Australia in the final.
Option D: Australia hosted the 1992 and 2003 Cricket World Cups, and they won both tournaments.