BCCI tweeted, “#This day in 1983: A historic day for Indian cricket as @therealkapildev led #TeamIndia won the World Cup trophy.”
#This day in 1983: A historic day for Indian cricket as @therealkapildev led #TeamIndia… https://t.co/wNCygLkAXw
— BCCI (@BCCI) 162459180000
Indian Premier League Teams – Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan RoyalsSunrisers Hyderabad, Chennai Super Kings, and Delhi Capitals also remembered the historic day when Kapil Dev-led India beat two-time winners West Indies by 43 runs.
Delhi Capitals tweeted, “So proud of it that we Indians feel every time we see this image #ThisDay in 1983, @therealkapildev and his #TeamIndia with the World Cup win at Lord’s earned a special place in cricket history.” picture of Kapil Dev The World Cup trophy is being presented.
Just so proud that we Indians feel whenever we see this image of #ThisDay in 1983,… https://t.co/0ra6Uap1Wf
— Delhi Capitals (Stay Home. Wear a double mask) (@DelhiCapitals) 162459540000
Batting first in the final at Lord’s, India were bowled out for 183 in 54.5 overs. Kris Srikanto Top scored with 38. Looking at the talent in the Windies ranks, the total looked quite a chaseable one, however, the good bowling of India’s attack helped bowl out their opponents for just 140.
Mohinder Amarnath and Madan Lal There were stars with the ball, taking three wickets as India registered a 43-run victory.
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