1987 Cricket World Cup: An Interactive Chronicle

A New World Order

An interactive journey through the 1987 Reliance World Cup, the tournament that changed cricket forever.

🌏

First time in Asia

Overs per side

🏆

Australia's First Title

☝️

First WC Hat-trick

The Subcontinent Takes Centre Stage

The 1987 Reliance World Cup was a watershed moment, moving the sport's premier tournament from its traditional home in England to the passionate grounds of India and Pakistan. This shift was not just geographical; it introduced fundamental changes to the game's format and officiating, heralding a new era for international cricket.

New Format

Matches were reduced from 60 to 50 overs per side due to shorter daylight hours, a change that fundamentally increased the pace and aggression of ODI cricket.

Neutral Umpires

For the first time, neutral umpires were introduced to officiate matches, a crucial step towards enhancing impartiality and fairness on the global stage.

Power Shift

Co-hosted by India and Pakistan, the tournament's commercial success cemented the subcontinent as cricket's new financial and spiritual heartland.

The Tournament Path

Follow the journey from the grueling group stages to the dramatic knockout phase. Select a stage below to see how the world's best battled for supremacy, culminating in a final for the ages.

Group A: A Two-Horse Race

Defending champions India and a young Australian side dominated, with their final standing decided by net run rate after a thrilling one-run match between them.

Team	P	W	L	Pts	NRR

Group B: Fall of an Empire

Co-hosts Pakistan asserted their dominance, while England secured the second spot. The major story was the shocking elimination of two-time champions, West Indies.

Team	P	W	L	Pts	NRR

The Tournament's Titans

The 1987 World Cup was illuminated by outstanding individual performances. Explore the statistical leaders who dominated the tournament with bat and ball. Use the buttons to switch between top run scorers and wicket takers.

Iconic Moments

Beyond the results, the tournament is remembered for moments of brilliance, controversy, and heartbreak that have become cricket folklore. Click on a card to reveal the full story.

Complete Tournament Timeline

For the dedicated fan, here is a complete log of every match played. Use the search bar to filter by team, venue, or date to find the result you're looking for.

Date	Match	Venue	Result