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India’s World Cup
India’s run to the 1983 Prudential World Cup final at Lord’s against the West Indies, from the semi-finals to the response at home
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One issue each morning, starting with Wednesday, June 22, 1983.
- Wednesday, June 22, 1983India beat England to reach the World Cup finalIndia beat England by six wickets at Old Trafford to reach Saturday’s final at Lord’s, where they meet the holders, West Indies, who beat Pakistan by eight wickets at The Oval.
- Friday, June 24, 1983Fever scare for Marshall on the eve of the finalThe West Indies sweat over Malcolm Marshall’s fever on the eve of the Lord’s final, Clive Lloyd says it will be his last, and outsiders India are quietly confident.
- Saturday, June 25, 1983India hit back to rock the holders at Lord’sBowled out for 183 at Lord’s, India hit back: Madan Lal’s burst of three wickets in 18 balls and Kapil Dev’s catch of Viv Richards leave the holders 76 for five at tea, still 108 short.
- Sunday, June 26, 1983India are the champions: West Indies beaten by 43 runsIndia are champions of the world: they beat the holders, the West Indies, by 43 runs in the Prudential World Cup final at Lord’s, and New Delhi celebrated with crackers, sweets and fireworks as the President and Prime Minister sent their congratulations.