1983 World Cup Final Scorecard – Complete Match Summary, Stats, and Historic Moments

The 1983 Cricket World Cup Final Scorecard is not just a game in the history of cricket – it is the day that changed Indian cricket forever. The final, played at the iconic Lord’s Ground on June 25, 1983, saw India stunning the mighty West Indies by securing their first-ever World Cup. A young team under the newly appointed captain Kapil Dev defied all odds and left everyone shell-shocked, setting a new benchmark for cricket in India.

1983 World Cup Final Scorecard Match Overview

Match Detail	Information
Match	India vs West Indies (Final)
Tournament	ICC Cricket World Cup 1983
Date	25 June 1983
Venue	Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Toss	West Indies won the toss and chose to field
First Innings	India – 183 all out
Overs Played (India)	54.4 overs
Second Innings	West Indies – 140 all out
Overs Played (West Indies)	52 overs
Result	India won by 43 runs
Player of the Match	Mohinder Amarnath
Winning Captain	Kapil Dev
Margin of Victory	43 runs
Significance	India’s first-ever Cricket World Cup title

Teams Playing Within the IND vs WI Final

India Playing 11

Sunil Gavaskar, Kris Srikkanth, Mohinder Amarnath, Yashpal Sharma, Sandeep Patil, Kapil Dev (c), Kirti Azad, Roger Binny, Madan Lal, Syed Kirmani (wk), and Balwinder Sandhu

West Indies Playing 11

Gordon Greenidge, Desmond Haynes, Viv Richards, Clive Lloyd (c), Larry Gomes, Faoud Bacchus, Jeff Dujon (wk), Malcolm Marshall, Andy Roberts, Joel Garner, and Michael Holding

1983 World Cup Final Scorecard – Complete Summary

India Innings – 183 All Out (54.4 Overs)

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Sunil Gavaskar	2	12	0	0	16.67
Kris Srikkanth	38	57	7	1	66.67
Mohinder Amarnath	26	80	3	0	32.5
Yashpal Sharma	11	32	1	0	34.38
Sandeep Patil	27	29	0	1	93.1
Kapil Dev	15	8	3	0	187.5
Kirti Azad	0	3	0	0	0
Roger Binny	2	8	0	0	25
Madan Lal	17	27	0	1	62.96
Syed Kirmani	14	43	0	0	32.56
Balwinder Sandhu*	11*	30	1	0	36.67
Extras	20
Total	183/10 (54.4 ov)

West Indies Bowling

Bowling	O	M	R	W	ECON
Andy Roberts	10	3	32	3	3.2
Joel Garner	12	4	24	1	2
Malcolm Marshall	11	1	24	2	2.18
Michael Holding	9.4	2	26	2	2.68
Larry Gomes	11	1	49	2	4.45
Viv Richards	1	0	8	0	8

West Indies Innings – 140 All Out (52 Overs)

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Gordon Greenidge	1	12	0	0	8.33
Desmond Haynes	13	33	2	0	39.39
Viv Richards	33	28	7	0	117.85
Clive Lloyd	8	17	1	0	47.05
Larry Gomes	5	16	0	0	31.25
Faoud Bacchus	8	25	0	0	32
Jeff Dujon	25	73	0	1	34.24
Malcolm Marshall	18	51	0	0	35.29
Andy Roberts	4	14	0	0	28.57
Joel Garner	5	19	0	0	26.31
Michael Holding	6	24	0	0	25
Extras	14
Total	140 All Out (52 ov)

India Bowling

Bowling	O	M	R	W	ECON
Kapil Dev	11	4	21	1	1.9
Balwinder Sandhu	9	1	32	2	3.55
Madan Lal	12	2	31	3	2.58
Roger Binny	10	1	23	1	2.3
Mohinder Amarnath	7	0	12	3	1.71
Kirti Azad	3	0	7	0	2.33

Kapil Dev’s Iconic Innings

Kapil Dev did not make a huge fifty in the final, but his imprint is intangible on 1983 World Cup. His confidence and courage on the field of play lifted everybody around him.

His epic 175 against Zimbabwe* earlier in the tournament had saved India from crashing out and become one of the book-worthy innings in cricket history. And that knock provided India belief – and carried them all the way through to a final at Lord’s.

Key Turning Points of the Match

These are a few of the defining moments of the 1983 World Cup Final:

West Indies were under pressure from the outset after early inroads by Indian bowlers.
Balwinder Sandhu’s coldballing of Gordon Greenidge set the tone for innings.
Madan Lal and Mohinder Amarnath both bowled tight with good control, taking key wickets.
Some sharp fielding and levelheaded captaincy by Kapil Dev kept the pressure on West Indies.

All of these piled on to make it as ‘the one’ when you talk about World Cup bowling performances.

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Records and Achievements in 1983 World Cup Final

Cricket World Cup was first won by India
The lowest total successfully defended in a World Cup final_inp
India beat the two time defending champions
Mohinder Amarnath shone with bat and ball in match-winning effort

These feats made the 1983 final one of the most memorable ever.

Why the 1983 World Cup Final Is Special

The 1983 World Cup Final is significant because it taught us that belief and team-work can beat experience and reputation. India came into the tournament with no hope and went back as world champions.

This win proved to the world that not only was cricket no longer dominated by a small number of traditional big guns – this, right here, was a global game.

Impact of the 1983 World Cup Final on Indian Cricket

India’s victory in 1983 changed cricket in the country forever. The victory created huge interest in the sport, attracted greater grassroots participation and inspired millions of young players.

It paved the way for further successes, better infrastructure and more competitive domestic competition and decades later, the emergence of legendary Indian cricketers.

Conclusion

The 1983 World Cup Final was one of sport’s most epic moments. India’s triumph at Lord’s was not simply a win but the arrival of a cricketing powerhouse. The memories of that magical day continue to haunt players and supporters across the generations – decades later.

FAQs on 1983 World Cup Final Scorecard

1. Who won the 1983 Cricket World Cup Final?

India won the final by 43 runs against West Indies.

2. Who was the Player of the Match in the 1983 final?

Mohinder Amarnath received the Player of the Match award.

3. Where was the 1983 World Cup Final played?

The match was played at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.

4. What was India’s total score in the final?

India scored 183 runs and were bowled out in 54.4 overs.

5. Why is the 1983 World Cup Final so important?

It marked India’s first World Cup win and changed the future of Indian cricket forever.