Who won the first world cup of 50 overs?
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West Indies
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Australia
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Pakistan
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India
D
Correct answer
Explanation
India won the first ICC Cricket World Cup (50 overs) in 1983, defeating the West Indies in the final at Lord's, London. This was a historic upset as the West Indies had won the previous two World Cups (1975 and 1979). Australia won their first World Cup in 1987, and Pakistan in 1992.