Correct option is B
The Correct Answer Is: (B) 1987
Explanation:
The Cricket World Cup was initially played with 60 overs per side in the first three editions:
However, in the 1987 Cricket World Cup, the number of overs was reduced from 60 to 50 per side for the first time.
Since then, all One Day International (ODI) World Cups have been played with 50 overs per innings.
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Additional Knowledge:
- 1975 World Cup (England) – 60 overs per team
- 1979 World Cup (England) – 60 overs per team
- 1983 World Cup (England, India won) – 60 overs per team
- This change was primarily due to the tournament being hosted outside England for the first time, in India and Pakistan.
- The shorter daylight hours in the subcontinent made it difficult to complete 60-over matches in a single day.
- The 1987 Cricket World Cup was officially known as the Reliance World Cup.
- Australia won the 1987 World Cup, defeating England in the final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
- This was the first time the World Cup was held outside England.
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