The 1987 Cricket World Cup, officially known as the Reliance World Cup, was a landmark event in international cricket. Jointly hosted by India and Pakistan from October 8 to November 8, 1987, it was the first men’s Cricket World Cup held outside England. The tournament also introduced the 50 over format, replacing the 60 over format used in the previous three editions. Australia won its first World Cup title by defeating England by seven runs in a memorable final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The competition featured eight teams, closely contested group matches and outstanding individual performances from players such as David Boon, Craig McDermott and Graham Gooch. It also marked…