Narrowest win margin in a World Cup final (7 runs).

The 1987 Cricket World Cup final, held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, produced one of the closest finishes in tournament history — and remains famous for the narrowest win margin in a World Cup final: just 7 runs. The match featured Australia against England, and it was the first World Cup to be played outside England. Batting first, Australia posted 253 for 5 in their 50 overs, with David Boon anchoring the innings through a composed 75 and Mike Veletta providing a late flourish with an unbeaten 45 from 31 balls. It was a competitive score for the era, but far from unassailable. England began their chase steadily, with Bill Athey scoring a gritty 58 and Mike Gatting looking dangerous. However, the game’s turning point came when Gatting attempted an ill-fated reverse sweep against Allan Border and was caught — a moment that shifted momentum to Australia. Despite a valiant effort from Allan Lamb and a late push from the tail, England fell short, finishing at 246 for 8. Australia’s thrilling 7-run victory not only gave them their first Cricket World Cup title but also showcased the fine margins that can decide cricketing glory. \#MomentsOfLife #MoofLife\_Moment #MoofLife #CricketHistory #WorldCup1987 #AustraliaCricket #NarrowestWin #CricketThriller #SportsHistory