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IND vs WI World Cup Final 1983: Scorecard, Live Scores, Results
The final between India and West Bengal in the 1983 World Cup is one of those moments that will remain etched in the memories of cricket fans.
The final between India and West Bengal in the 1983 World Cup is one of those moments that will remain etched in the memories of cricket fans. On June 25, 1983, India created a miracle at Lord’s, while West Indies were fighting for their third consecutive World Cup. The West Indies team had great names that would shake every cricket-playing nation. But Kapil Dev and his teammates created a miracle that day! It was a victory that not only gave India its first World Cup but also signaled the beginning of a cricket revolution in this country.
Before 1983, India was never considered a threat in limited-overs cricket. No pundits, no commentators and no bookies gave India a chance. But what happened at Lord’s was an unforgettable display of discipline, determination and courage.
Given below is the full scorecard and match report of the 1983 final that changed Indian cricket forever.
Match Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs West Indies – Final |
| Tournament | Prudential World Cup, 1983 |
| Venue | Lord’s, London |
| Date | Saturday, June 25, 1983 |
| Result | India won by 43 runs |
| Player of the Match | Mohinder Amarnath |
| Toss | India won the toss and elected to bat |
India Innings – Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Gavaskar | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 | c Dujon b Roberts |
| Kris Srikkanth | 38 | 57 | 7 | 1 | 66.67 | lbw b Marshall |
| Mohinder Amarnath | 26 | 80 | 3 | 0 | 32.50 | b Holding |
| Yashpal Sharma | 11 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 34.38 | c Logie b Gomes |
| Sandeep Patil | 27 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 93.10 | c Gomes b Garner |
| Kapil Dev | 15 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 187.50 | c Holding b Gomes |
| Kirti Azad | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | c Garner b Roberts |
| Roger Binny | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 | c Garner b Roberts |
| Madan Lal | 17 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 62.96 | b Marshall |
| Syed Kirmani | 14 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 32.56 | b Holding |
| Balwinder Sandhu | 11* | 30 | 1 | 0 | 36.67 | not out |
| Extras | 20 | |||||
| Total | 183/10 (54.4 Overs) | |||||
| RR | 3.34 | |||||
West Indies Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Roberts | 10 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 3.20 |
| Joel Garner | 12 | 4 | 24 | 1 | 2.00 |
| Malcolm Marshall | 11 | 1 | 24 | 2 | 2.18 |
| Michael Holding | 9.4 | 2 | 26 | 2 | 2.77 |
| Larry Gomes | 11 | 1 | 49 | 2 | 4.45 |
| Viv Richards | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8.00 |
West Indies Innings – Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Greenidge | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 8.33 | b Sandhu |
| Desmond Haynes | 13 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 39.39 | c Binny b Madan Lal |
| Viv Richards | 33 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 117.86 | c Kapil Dev b Madan Lal |
| Clive Lloyd | 8 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 47.06 | c Kapil Dev b Binny |
| Larry Gomes | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 31.25 | c Gavaskar b Madan Lal |
| Faoud Bacchus | 8 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 32.00 | c Kirmani b Sandhu |
| Jeff Dujon | 25 | 73 | 0 | 1 | 34.25 | b Amarnath |
| Malcolm Marshall | 18 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 35.29 | c Gavaskar b Amarnath |
| Andy Roberts | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 | lbw b Kapil Dev |
| Joel Garner | 5* | 19 | 0 | 0 | 26.32 | not out |
| Michael Holding | 6 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 | lbw b Amarnath |
| Total: 140/10 (52 Overs) — RR 2.69 | ||||||
India Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapil Dev | 11 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 1.91 |
| Balwinder Sandhu | 9 | 1 | 32 | 2 | 3.56 |
| Madan Lal | 12 | 2 | 31 | 3 | 2.58 |
| Roger Binny | 10 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 2.30 |
| Mohinder Amarnath | 7 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 1.71 |
| Kirti Azad | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2.33 |
Turning Point of the Match
It was a wonderful moment when Kapil Dev took a run-in catch to dismiss Sir Viv Richards. Richards looked absolutely unstoppable and was batting as if he would finish the chase himself. But Kapil ran at full speed from mid-wicket to take one of the most iconic catches in cricket history. That wicket opened the door and the Indian bowlers capitalised on it brilliantly.
Heroes of the Final
India’s Contribution:
- Mohinder Amarnath- All-round brilliance (26 runs + 3 wickets)
- Madan Lal Crucial wickets including Viv Richards
- Kapil Dev: Inspirational captaincy and the legendary catch
- Kris Srikkanth Top-scored in the first innings
- Balwinder Sandhu Bowled Greenidge with an in-swinger to set the tone
The Victory That Changed India Forever
This wasn’t just a match, it was the birth of India’s cricketing identity.
Before 1983:
- Cricket was popular, but not a national passion.
- Foreign teams dominated.
- Indian cricket lacked belief
After 1983:
- A new generation of young cricketers had big dreams.
- Sponsorships and cricket business exploded.
- The sport has become an emotion and not just a game.
The 1983 final set the tone for future victories in the 2007 (T20), 2011 (ODI) and 2024 (T20) World Cups, which saw the emergence of modern icons.
How the 1983 World Cup Changed World Cricket Forever
The repercussions of India’s victory were not limited to Lord’s; they reverberated around the world. Until 1983, world cricket was dominated by two nations: England and Australia. On the field, of course, the West Indies had the upper hand. India’s victory broke this alliance and brought a semblance of balance to world cricket. Asian nations like Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh began to believe that they too could stand up to the giants.
With millions of viewers in Asia, sponsors and broadcasters turned their attention to India. This financial transformation made India the economic powerhouse of world cricket.
Kapil Dev: The Leader Who Created a Generation of Believers
Before 1983, Indian cricket was known more for its batting technique than its aggression. Kapil Dev changed all that. His fearless attitude, fighting for every run and faith in his players brought a new personality to Indian cricket. Kapil showed the world that talent is nothing without courage, and courage can rewrite history.
His captaincy was not just about strategy; it was about faith. Every player was made to feel important. Even after India had been bowled out for 183, Kapil told the team in the dressing room:
- “If this is the last match of our lives, we fight like it.”
- Those words turned ordinary men into champions.
- Heroes Whose Contributions Are Never Forgotten
- The members of the squad of 1983 all made history:
- Kris Srikkanth’s fearless stroke play lifted the run rate during that critical period of the match.
- Mohinder Amarnath was made of sterner stuff both with the willow and his golden arm.
- Madan Lal bowled the spell of his life to get Viv Richards, the most dangerous batsman of those times.
- The early breakthrough provided by Balwinder Sandhu created pressure instantly.
- Syed Kirmani’s safe hands behind the stumps ensured India never slipped.
- The top bowlers of the World Cup were Roger Binny and Madan Lal.
- Sandeep Patil and Yashpal Sharma provided important knocks during the tournament.
- Stability and calmness, with guidance for the younger players, were provided by Sunil Gavaskar as a senior figure.
- It wasn’t one superstar that won, but it was a team that played as one unit.
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Final Thoughts
The 1983 World Cup final between India and West Bengal was not just a cricket match; it was the ultimate test of faith against fear and dreams against reality. A group of young, fearless players stunned the world and changed the destiny of a nation. For India, cricket is not just a game; it is a legacy. And that legacy truly began on June 25, 1983, at Lord’s.
