1987 Cricket World Cup

The 1987 Cricket World Cup, officially known as the Reliance Cricket World Cup, was the fourth edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup, held from October 8 to November 8, 1987. Co-hosted by India and Pakistan, the tournament marked the first occurrence of the Cricket World Cup being played in a limited-overs format of 50 overs per side. A total of 12 teams participated, competing in a round-robin format followed by knockout stages. Australia emerged victorious, claiming their first World Cup title by defeating England in the final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The tournament was notable for its increased popularity and commercialization of cricket, setting the stage for the future growth of the sport on the global stage.