Glenn Turner played in three world cups. In the 1975 world cup, He scored 171* in New Zealand's opening game against East Africa. At that time it was the highest one day international score ever made. With a bowling attack lacking experience against someone like Turner, He found gaps in the field and scored "mostly with magnificent drives". It was also the longest individual innings in one-day international history, occupying 201 balls. He scored a second century (114*) against India in the third round robin match.