WORLD CUPs 1975-1987

WORLD CUP AT A GLANCE

1 1975

Hosts by England

Trophy Specifications: 47 cm high, 2.5 kg sterling silver trophy

Cup Sponsored by Prudential Assurance Company (100,000 pounds)

Total prize money: 9,000 pounds (9% of sponsorship money)

Winners: West Indies (4,000 pounds)

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2 1979

Hosts by England

Sponsored by Prudential Assurance Company (250,000 pounds)

Prize Money: 25,900 pounds (just over 10% of sponsorship money)

Winners: West Indies (10,000 pounds)

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3 1983

Hosts by England

Sponsored by Prudential Assurance Company (500,000 pounds)

Prize money: 66,200 pounds (approx 13.5% of sponsorship)

Winners: India (20,000 pounds)

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4 1987

Hosts: India and Pakistan

Trophy: Gold plated cup, studded at the top with diamonds and flags of

all participating nations embossed all round

Sponsors: Reliance Industries (2.17 million pounds)

Prize money: 99,300 pounds (approx 4.5% of sponsorship)

Winners: Australia (30,000 pounds)