GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The final of the 1983 Cricket World Cup was played between India and the West Indies at Lord’s on 25 June 1983. This was the third consecutive World Cup final appearance for the West Indies, having won the last two Cricket World Cups.

Detailed explanation-2: -From underdog to champion at Lord’s. On June 25, 1983, the Indian cricket team defeated West Indies, the two-time reigning champions, to lift the World Cup at the Lord’s Cricket Ground.

Detailed explanation-3: -India defeated two-time defending champions West Indies in the final by 43 runs at the iconic Lord’s. Kapil Dev’s team were bowled out for a meagre 183 runs in 54.4 overs (in a 60-over match). Kris Srikkanth top-scored for India with 38 runs.

Detailed explanation-4: -June 25, 1983, was a day that forever changed the course of Indian sports. India won the 1983 Prudential World Cup, beating Clive Lloyd’s mighty West Indies team, arguably the greatest team in the history of the game.

Detailed explanation-5: -Batting first, the Indian team scored 262/8 riding on Yashpal Sharma’s man of the match display of 89 runs. In reply, West Indies were bundled out for 228 with Roger Binny and Ravi Shastri picking up three wickets each. India won the match by 34 runs to start their campaign with a win.