Historical match

India vs West Indies, 1983 ODI World Cup Final

The upset that redrew India's cricket future.

ODIPrudential World Cup1983-06-25India won by 43 runs

Story of the match

India posted a modest total and relied on relentless pressure, sharp catching, and belief.

Kapil Dev's running catch to dismiss Viv Richards remains one of the sport's canonical images.

Turning points

Richards dismissal
Amarnath's closing spell

Gallery

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Lord's balcony scenes

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Kapil with the trophy

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