The 5 greatest knocks in World Cup finals

#5. Vivian Richards Vs England 1979 | Runs: 138, Balls: 157, 4s: 11, 6s: 3, Strike Rate: 87.89

Viv Richards in action against England in 1979 Cricket World Cup

Leading up to the World Cup, West Indies were the early favorites as many thought they had the best squad at that time, equipped with world-class bowlers capable of bowling regularly at 145 kilometers per hour. With the likes of Gordon Greenidge, Desmond Haynes, Alvin Kallicharan and Captain Clive Lloyd departing early, the star-studded West Indies lineup was in danger of putting up a paltry total on board. This was before Sir Viv Richards and his compatriot Collis King stabilized the innings. Collis King destroyed the English bowling attack as he scored runs in a flurry. On the other end, Richards, methodical and meticulous in his approach, scored a scintillating century as he took West Indies to an insurmountable 286 runs and helped them lift their second consecutive World Cup.