On this day in 1983: India created history, clinches first ICC Cricket World Cup
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On this day in 1983: India created history, clinches first ICC Cricket World Cup

by Janam Web Desk
Jun 25, 2023, 12:56 pm IST
in Cricket, News

New Delhi: On this day in 1983, Kapil Dev led the Indian cricket team to a historic victory as they lifted the ICC Cricket World Cup for the first time. The iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground was witness to India’s greatest cricketing triumph as they defeated the two-time champions, the West Indies, by 43 runs to claim the coveted trophy.

Entering the finals as the underdogs against the formidable West Indies, who had previously won the World Cup in 1975 and 1979, India showcased exceptional determination and skill throughout the tournament. The West Indies had finished first in their group with five victories and one defeat, the loss coming against India. They had convincingly defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in the semi-finals.

Windies sending India to bat first after winning the toss, India faced a challenging start, losing their star batsman Sunil Gavaskar early for just 2 runs. However, Krishnamachari Srikkanth and Mohinder Amarnath formed a crucial 57-run partnership, steadying the Indian innings. The partnership was broken by pace bowler Malcolm Marshall, who dismissed Srikkanth for 38 runs.

Yashpal Sharma and Mohinder Amarnath then continued the recovery, but a well-set Amarnath was dismissed for 26 by Michael Holding. At 90 for 3, India faced frequent setbacks as wickets fell at regular intervals. Sandeep Patil’s 27 provided some stability, while Captain Kapil Dev (15), Madan Lal (17), and Syed Kirmani (14) made valiant contributions. However, the West Indies’ bowling attack proved dominant, eventually bundling out India for 183 in 54.4 overs.

In pursuit of the target of 184, the West Indies got off to a shaky start, losing Gordon Greenidge early for just one run. Medium pacer Balwinder Singh Sandhu provided India with crucial early momentum. Desmond Haynes and Viv Richards then attempted to revive the Caribbean innings with a 45-run partnership, which was broken by Madan Lal. Haynes was dismissed for 13 with the assistance of Roger Binny’s safe hands.

With the West Indies at 124/8, the remaining batsmen failed to make a significant impact. Kapil Dev and Mohinder Amarnath delivered the final blows to the West Indies’ innings, eventually bundling them out for 140. Madan Lal (3/31) and Mohinder Amarnath (3/12) excelled with their medium- paced bowling, while Sandhu contributed with figures of 2/32. Kapil Dev and Roger Binny also claimed a wicket each.

India’s victory in the 1983 World Cup defied all expectations and odds, cementing their place in cricketing history. The triumph is cherished as an underdog story, a tale of perseverance and resilience that continues to inspire generations of cricket enthusiasts.

The enduring image of Kapil Dev lifting the trophy on the balcony of Lord’s Cricket Ground remains a cherished memory for Indian fans. The victory paved the way for future successes, with MS Dhoni captaining the Indian team to their second World Cup title in 2011, ending a 28-year drought.

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