Multiple choice general knowledge sports

By what margin Australia beat England in 1987 World Cup final ?

  1. 1 Wicket

  2. 2 Wickets

  3. 7 Runs

  4. 17 Runs

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Explanation

Australia beat England by 7 runs in the 1987 World Cup final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This was a closely-fought final where Australia defended their total of 253/5. England needed 8 runs off the final over but fell short by just 7 runs - one of the closest World Cup finals in history.