1983 World Cup Final India vs West Indies Trivia Facts
37 years ago, on this day, June 25, 1983, India lifted its first World Cup. In the final Kapil Dev’s men defeated Clive Lloyd’s side who were eyeing a hat-trick of World Cup titles. In a low-scoring final, West Indies, set a target of 184, emerged victorious by 43 runs. India, the underdogs, were least favourites to win the final but they ended up stunning mighty West Indies.
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