The 1987 Cricket World Cup (aka Reliance World Cup) was the fourth edition of the tournament. It was held from October 8 to November 8, 1987 in India and Pakistan- the first held outside England. The format was unchanged from 1983except for a reduction in the number of overs a team played from 60 to 50, the current standard. 8 countries participated in the event. The preliminary matches were played in 2 groups of 4 each in which each country played its group mates twice. The top two teams in each group qualified for the semifinals, whose winners played the final. The matches were played with traditional white clothing and with red balls. They were all played during the day. There was no 'Man of the Series' awarded in 1987.
Host(s): India and Pakistan
Champions: Australia
Most runs: Graham Gooch (471)
Most wickets: Craig McDermott (18)
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