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On this day: Kapil Dev's India thump mighty West Indies to clinch 1983 Cricket World Cup
Firstcricket Staff •On 25 June, 1983, Indian cricket emerged into a new era when Kapil Dev’s men outplayed a formidable West Indies side led by Clive Lloyd in the final of the Cricket World Cup, 1983 at England’s iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.
Thought had no scope after being bowled out for 183: Kris Srikkanth on 1983 World Cup final win
•Former India batsman Kris Srikkanth said they never thought they had any scope of winning the 1983 World Cup final after being bundled out for a meagre 183 but a pep-talk from skipper Kapil Dev spurred the side to victory.