OTD: 83 team and the historic win
Updated On: 25 June, 2024 05:22 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar
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)
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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)
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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
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Star all-rounder Mohinder Amarnath was the second top scorer for India as he accumulated 26 runs in 80 balls including 3 fours
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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
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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
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From the other end, Balwinder Sandhu also bagged two wickets for 32 runs in nine overs. He bowled one maiden over
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Mohinder Amarnath, too registered three wickets to his name by conceding just 12 runs in seven overs
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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
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A photographer holds up the lights during a photo session by the Madh Island seashore. PIC/NIMESH DAVE
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