One false shot, and a World Cup lost
Mike Gatting, not particularly known for his daredevilry, chose the 1987 final to play an impetuous reverse sweep that cost England more than just a wicket
07/11Result
Final, Reliance World Cup at Kolkata, Nov 8 1987
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![Australia]( "Australia")
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![England]( "England")
246/8 (50 ov)
Player of the Match
07/11Result
Final, Reliance World Cup at Kolkata, Nov 8 1987
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![Australia]( "Australia")
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![England]( "England")
246/8 (50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
'The glue that kept Australia's innings together'
David Boon played an anchoring role with a measured 75 at the top of the order
Who was the only batter to score two hundreds in the 1987 World Cup?
How well do you remember the first World Cup played in the subcontinent?
Steve Waugh: 'We were rank outsiders in 1987'
The future Australia captain was just 22 when he played a vital role with the ball in his first World Cup, especially at a tense stage in the final at Eden Gardens
Veletta's forgotten gem
When talk turns to the 1987 final, Mike Veletta's match-turning 45 is rarely given its due
When the gods smiled on Mike Veletta
The Western Australian opener picked a fine time to bring out his A game in internationals - in the first World Cup Australia won
England aim to prove their subcontinent credentials
Matt Prior might have been surprised to get a late call-up to England's World Cup squad, but is now ready to play a new role
One false shot, and a World Cup lost
Mike Gatting's impetuous reverse-sweep cost England more than a wicket in the 1987 final
Veletta's forgotten gem
In a match remembered for Mike Gatting's reverse-sweep, David Boon's 75 and Steve Waugh's second last over, Mike Veletta's match-turning 45 is rarely given its due