On this day in 1983, the Indian cricket team won the World Cup against West Indies and created history. Here is all you need to know (Pic: X/File Pic)
Updated On: 2024-06-25 05:22 PM IST
Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar
Having needed to bat first, Krishnamachari Srikkanth scored 38 runs off 57 deliveries. His knock was laced with 7 fours and 1 six. He was also the top run-scorer for India in that match
Star all-rounder Mohinder Amarnath was the second top scorer for India as he accumulated 26 runs in 80 balls including 3 fours
Facing 29 balls, Team India's stylish batsman Sandeep Patil scored 27 runs including 1 four. The side managed to post a total of 183 runs against the mighty West Indies
While defending a target of 184 runs, Madan Lal claimed three wickets for 31 runs in his 12-over spell. During his spell, he also bowled 2 maiden overs
From the other end, Balwinder Sandhu also bagged two wickets for 32 runs in nine overs. He bowled one maiden over
Mohinder Amarnath, too registered three wickets to his name by conceding just 12 runs in seven overs
Team India under Kapil Dev's captaincy won the match by 43 runs against West Indies at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London. Mohinder Amarnath was named the "Player of the Match" for his crucial contributions with the willow and the ball
