Forth cricket world cup was held in 1987. First time world cup held out side England. In this world cup host counties were Pakistan & India.
Pakistan, India & Australia played very remarkable games in their groups. In semi final Australia narrowly beat Pakistan while England easily knocks out Indian team.
The final of this world cup is one of closest game ever in WC history. Australia won this match by seven runs at Eden Gardens, Calcutta and became World champion for first time.
1987 World Cup Records
Highest total
360-4 — West Indies v Sri Lanka at Karachi
Lowest total
169-4 — Sri Lanka v West Indies at Karachi
Highest match aggregates
539-16 — Australia 270-6 v India 269 at Chennai
Most runs
471 — G.A. Gooch (England)
Highest score
181 — I.V.A. Richards (West Indies) v Sri Lanka at Karachi
Most wickets
18 — C.J. McDermott (Australia)
Best bowling
5/44 — C.J. McDermott (Australia) v Pakistan at Lahore
Most dismissals
11 (6 ct, 5 st) — K.S. More (India)
Most catches
5 – N. Kapil Dev (India)