By what margin Australia beat England in 1987 World Cup final ?
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1 Wicket
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2 Wickets
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7 Runs
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17 Runs
C
Correct answer
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.