The 1979 ICC Trophy was a limited overs cricket tournament held in England between 22 May and 21 June 1979. It was the first ICC Trophy tournament to be staged, with matches between the 15 participating teams played over 60 overs a side and with white clothing and red balls. All matches were played in the Midlands.
The two finalists, Sri Lanka and Canada, qualified to take part in the 1979 Cricket World Cup which began on 9 June, just three days after the ICC Trophy semi-finals. The ICC Trophy final was held on 21 June at Worcestershire's ground at New Road, two days before the World Cup final.
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