Quiz! Can you name the top-ranked bowlers on the eve of the 1987 World Cup?

The ODI World Cup was played for the fourth time in 1987, with India and Pakistan as hosts of the coveted tournament. This edition also marked the first time that the competition was held outside England, who had hosted the 1975, 1979 and 1983 editions. Additionally, this was also the first World Cup to be played in the 50-over format, as opposed to the previous 60-over format. Australia played England in the final to lift the title for the first time.

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You need to name the top 25 bowlers in the ICC ODI rankings on October 7, 1987, a day before the World Cup commenced. The top five in the list comprised two bowlers from New Zealand (at second and fourth), and one each from the West Indies, Pakistan and India respectively.

In order to make it easy for you, the rankings (with ratings) and teams of each player are provided as hints. You have five minutes to name all of them. Good luck!

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Can you name the top 25 ODI bowlers in the world before the 1987 World Cup?

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