1983 Cricket World Cup final

The 1983 Cricket World Cup final was a one-day international at Lord’s in which India defeated the West Indies by 43 runs, winning its first World Cup.

1983 Cricket World Cup: The third Cricket World Cup, held in England in 1983 and won by India. The final decided the tournament after India and the West Indies reached the title match.
Kapil Dev: An Indian cricketer who captained the team to victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup. As captain, he led India through the final and contributed a landmark catch.
1975 Cricket World Cup: The inaugural men’s Cricket World Cup, held in England and won by the West Indies. The West Indies entered the 1983 final as champions of the first tournament.
1987 Cricket World Cup: The fourth Cricket World Cup, held in India and Pakistan and won by Australia. The next tournament showed the competition had moved beyond its early West Indian and English settings.
Kapil Dev catch of Viv Richards: Kapil Dev’s running catch to dismiss Viv Richards during the 1983 Cricket World Cup final. The catch removed the West Indies’ leading batter while its chase was taking shape.
Clive Lloyd: A West Indian cricketer who captained the team in the 1983 Cricket World Cup final. He led a side seeking its third consecutive World Cup title.
1979 Cricket World Cup: The second men’s Cricket World Cup, held in England and won by the West Indies. A second consecutive title made the West Indies the established tournament power.
Indian national cricket team: The national cricket team representing India in international cricket. The final became a defining achievement in the team’s history.
Mohinder Amarnath: An Indian all-rounder who was named player of the match in the 1983 Cricket World Cup final. His late wickets and economical bowling helped defend India’s modest total.
Viv Richards: A West Indian batter known for aggressive stroke play and one of the leading players of his era. His dismissal by Kapil Dev’s catch shifted the final’s momentum.

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