World Cup 1983 Final Moments Captured Forever

1983 World Cup

The 1983 Cricket World Cup was the fifth edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup, held in England from June 9 to June 25, 1983. The tournament featured eight teams that competed in a round-robin league and then knockout format. This iconic event saw India, led by Kapil Dev, lift their first-ever World Cup trophy.

1983 World Cup Final

The final match of the 1983 Cricket World Cup was played between India and West Indies at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on June 25, 1983. The West Indies team, led by Vivian Richards, were reigning champions, having won the previous two World Cups. However, they faced a determined Indian side that had surprised everyone with their consistent performance throughout the tournament.

1983 Cricket World Cup Final

The match began with India winning the toss and choosing to bat first. Kapil Dev led from the front, scoring 72 runs off 96 balls, while Syed Kirmani contributed 25 runs. The Indian team scored a respectable total of 183 runs in their allotted 60 overs.

West Indies' Response

The West Indies team, known for their aggressive batting style, struggled to build partnerships and lost wickets at regular intervals. Despite the efforts of Gordon Greenidge (33) and Vivian Richards (33), they failed to reach the target, eventually being bowled out for 140 runs in 52.5 overs.

Indian Victory

India's victory was a historic moment for Indian cricket, marking their first-ever World Cup