ICC Cricket World Cup 1983 All Match Results, Scores and Team Played

The 1983 Cricket World Cup featured 27 matches, but one game became part of cricket history: India's final against West Indies at Lord's.

India won by 43 runs to claim their first men's ODI World Cup title. West Indies had won the first two editions and were chasing a third consecutive championship, making India's victory one of the most memorable upsets in the tournament's history.

Here is the complete list of ICC World Cup 1983 match results and scores, along with group standings, key performances, and details of India's historic campaign.

1983 World Cup: Quick Facts:

The tournament format was different from modern World Cups. Eight teams were divided into two groups, and each team played the other teams in its group twice. The top two teams from each group qualified for the semi-finals.

Group A: Every Match Result:

England, Pakistan, New Zealand and Sri Lanka were placed in Group A. England finished comfortably at the top, while Pakistan secured the second semi-final spot.

The second Pakistan-New Zealand match was particularly important. Both sides had three wins, so Pakistan's 11-run victory settled the race for the second qualifying place.

England finished with five wins from six matches.

Group B: India's Road to the Semi-Finals:

This is the group Indian fans remember much more clearly.

India, West Indies, Australia and Zimbabwe were together in Group B. Zimbabwe were appearing in their first World Cup, while West Indies arrived as the defending champions.

India ended the group stage with four wins and two defeats.

There were already signs that something unusual could happen. Zimbabwe shocked Australia by 13 runs on the opening day. India then beat West Indies by 34 runs.

But India's campaign became much harder after that. Australia smashed India by 162 runs, and West Indies later beat them by 66 runs. India needed to recover quickly.

Kapil Dev's 175 Saved India:

India's match against Zimbabwe on 18 June became one of the defining moments of the 1983 World Cup.

India were in trouble early, slipping to 9/4 when Kapil Dev came to the crease. The collapse continued, and India reached 17/5.

Kapil responded with an extraordinary innings. He scored an unbeaten 175 from 138 balls, helping India reach 266/8. Zimbabwe were later bowled out for 235, and India won by 31 runs.

The innings was especially remarkable because no television broadcast of it was available in India, and complete footage has remained unavailable. Kapil's score was the highest individual innings in World Cup history at the time.

India Beat Australia by 118 Runs:

India's final group match was against Australia on 20 June.

India made 247 all out, a total Australia might have expected to chase. Instead, India's bowlers dismissed Australia for just 129, giving India a 118-run victory.

The win confirmed India's place in the semi-finals and gave the team important momentum heading into the knockout stage.

1983 World Cup Semi-Finals:

India faced England at Old Trafford. England made 213, with Kapil Dev's bowling helping India keep the target manageable. India then chased it down at 217/4. Mohinder Amarnath was important in both departments, taking 2/27 and scoring 46. He was named Player of the Match.

The other semi-final was between Pakistan and West Indies. Pakistan reached 184/8, but Viv Richards and company made short work of the chase. West Indies reached 188/2 and returned to the final.

So the tournament had reached the matchup many people expected: India vs West Indies.

1983 World Cup Final: India vs West Indies:

The final was played at Lord's on 25 June 1983. India batted first and did not have the start they wanted. They were eventually dismissed for only 183.

Kris Srikkanth top-scored for India with 38. Sandeep Patil contributed 27 and Amarnath made 26.

Then came the part nobody in the Indian camp would forget. West Indies began their chase, but India's bowlers kept taking wickets.

Gordon Greenidge was removed early. Viv Richards looked dangerous before Kapil Dev took one of the most famous catches in World Cup history, running backwards to dismiss him. Madan Lal took three wickets. Amarnath took three as well.

West Indies eventually fell to 140 all out. India had won the World Cup?not by producing a massive total, nor by dominating every match, but by simply keeping finding ways to stay alive.

Who Was Player of the Match in the Final?

Mohinder Amarnath received the Player of the Match award. His contribution was easy to overlook when compared with Kapil Dev's 175*, but his final performance was excellent:

• 26 runs with the bat
• 3 wickets for 12 runs
• Important contribution during India's title win

Amarnath had also played a major role in the semi-final against England.

Was There a Player of the Tournament in 1983?

This is worth clearing up because many World Cup articles incorrectly attach a modern-style award to the 1983 tournament. There was no official Player of the Tournament or Man of the Series award in the 1983 World Cup. So Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath or Roger Binny should not be described as the official Player of the Tournament.

The leading individual statistical performers were:

Roger Binny's 18 wickets were the most in the tournament.

1983 World Cup Numbers at a Glance:

A few numbers sum up the tournament better than a long explanation:

• 27 matches
• 8 participating teams
• 60 overs per innings
• 175 ? Kapil Dev's famous score against Zimbabwe
• 18 ? Roger Binny's tournament-leading wickets
• 384 ? David Gower's tournament-leading runs
• 183 ? India's score in the final
• 140 ? West Indies' score in the final
• 43 runs ? India's winning margin
• 25 June 1983 ? the day India won its first World Cup

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