Multiple choice general knowledge sports WHO SPONSORED THE 1987 WORLD CUP IN INDIA TATA WILLS/PEPSI RELIANCE BENSON AND HEDGES Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The 1987 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Pakistan, was called the 'Reliance Cup' and was sponsored by Reliance Industries. This was the first World Cup held outside England.