Multiple choice general knowledge sports

How many over matches were played during the first ICC Cricket World Cup?

  1. 50

  2. 52

  3. 62

  4. 60
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Explanation

The first ICC Cricket World Cup in 1975 featured 60-over matches per innings. This longer format was used until the 1987 World Cup, after which the standard was reduced to 50 overs per innings - the format that continues today.

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