Quiz! Top-ranked batters on the eve of the 1987 World Cup

The 1987 ODI World Cup was the fourth edition of the tournament. For the first time, the competition was held outside England, with India and Pakistan serving as joint hosts. The edition is remembered for Australia lifting their first-ever World Cup title, paving the way for the five more they would go on to win in 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, and 2023 – the most by any team. This was also the first World Cup played in a 50-over-per-innings format, replacing the previous 60-over structure.

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You need to name the top 25 batters in the ICC ODI rankings on October 7, 1987 – one day before the World Cup began. Notably, the top five featured three West Indies legends (in 1st, 4th and 5th place). The second position was occupied by a Pakistan great, while an England batter held the third spot.

To work with the names, 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 batters in the world before the 1987 World Cup?

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