Multiple choice general knowledge

Identify the World Cup with this Finals Score… 253 for 5 (50 overs) Australia won by 7 runs Vs England 246 for 8 (50 overs)

  1. 1992

  2. 1996

  3. 1987

  4. 1979
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Explanation

Australia won the 1987 World Cup final by 7 runs against England at Kolkata. Australia scored 253/5 in their 50 overs, while England were bowled out for 246/8 in their quota of overs. This was the first World Cup hosted outside England (India and Pakistan were co-hosts) and marked Australia's first World Cup victory.

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