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43 years since India's historic maiden World Cup triumph
short by Neeraja Nath / on Thursday, 25 June, 2026
India defeated West Indies by 43 runs to win their maiden ODI World Cup in 1983. Batting first, Kapil Dev-led side was bowled out for 183 in 54.4 overs of 60-over final, with Kris Srikkanth scoring 38(57). In reply, West Indies could manage only 140 in 52 overs. India's Mohinder Amarnath, who claimed 3-12, was named Player of the Match.