On this day in 1983, India lifted the world cup for the very first time under the leadership of Kapil Dev. the victory changed the landscape of Indian Cricket and more importantly changed the perception of people towards Indian cricket.
It was June 25, 1983, exactly 37 years ago, at Lord’s when India defeated the formidable West Indies side lead by Sir Clive Lloyd and staggered the two-time world cup champions. India had set a target of 184 for West Indies in 60 overs after getting all out in just 54 overs.
1983 World Cup win changed Indian cricket
Mohinder Amarnath and Kris Srikkanth batted well to steady the innings as the two complimented each other. Srikkanth was the aggressor whereas Amarnath gave him the strike to keep the scoreboard ticking. Srikkanth was the highest scorer for India in the final chipping in with 38 runs.
It looked like over for India at the halfway stage with the Caribbean side having the likes Sir Viv Richards, Andy Roberts, Michael Holding, Malcolm Marshall in their ranks. But the Indian bowlers responded well with help from the wicket.
India bowled out West Indies for a paltry 140, beating 43 runs to create history. The credit for this credible bowling performance goes to Mohinder Amarnath, Balwinder Sandhu and Madan Lal who picked up key wickets at various stages of the match.
In this match, we also witnessed the famous catch running backwards catch by Kapil Dev to dismiss Sir Viv Richards early on in this innings. It was off Madan Lal’s bowling Viv Richards tried to play a pull shot over mid-wicket, only to find Kapil Dev running back towards deep mid-wicket to complete a sensational catch. It changed the landscape of Indian cricket forever.
Today, after 37 years, cricketers react to the famous 1983 World Cup victory. From former cricketers to current stars, everyone took to Twitter to remember the historic day.
Here are some of the reactions:
Class of 83 .
37 years and still counting !!
25th june 1983 .@therealkapildev @KirtiAzaad @RaviShastriOfc pic.twitter.com/u7ChMHVuS4— Madan Lal (@MadanLal1983) June 25, 2020
#Kapildev
Scene at #Lords after our victory against the West Indies in #WorldCup1983 pic.twitter.com/QEhBW9dMGg— Kirti Azad (@KirtiAzaad) June 25, 2020
1983 was a year that changed indian cricket forever. #ThisDayThatYear #WorldCup1983 #Heroes
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) June 25, 2020
On this day in 1983 @therealkapildev's team lifted the World Cup. The most important contribution of that victory was that it inspired a generation to take up cricket. It also put India on the map of World cricket. #WorldCup1983 #Kapildev #proud pic.twitter.com/LF6FN7S2Su
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 25, 2020
37 years today since the historic day at Lords when Kapil Paaji lifted the 1983 World Cup. As a 9 year old, it inspired me to dream big and enhanced my love for the game. Incredible day which inspired a whole generation. Thank you Team 83. pic.twitter.com/mjCKBmHpGk
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 25, 2020
#ThisDayThatYear On 25th June in 1983, we believed and we became – World Champions and changed the face of #Cricket in #India once and for all. @therealkapildev @ICC @cricketworldcup 🇮🇳🙏 pic.twitter.com/Ixh9Lkauqm
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) June 25, 2020
June 25, 1983: The iconic image of Kapil Dev holding the World Cup Trophy at Lord’s is a watershed moment in Indian cricket history. It changed cricket in India. This win inspired the next generation to achieve the impossible & dream BIG pic.twitter.com/hoyEobpuwL
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 25, 2020
*ON THIS DAY* in 1983, Kapil Dev's team stunned two-time defending champions West Indies at Lord's in the World Cup FINAL..Proud.. pic.twitter.com/yeYRtpKlV2
— Chetan Sharma (@chetans1987) June 25, 2020
Today is the day when @therealkapildev and Co. won our maiden cricket World Cup in 1983. This day has changed Indian cricket and motivated many youngsters to take up this beautiful game and made them believe that Indians can rule the world cricket 🏆🏏 @BCCI @ICC #WorldCup1983 pic.twitter.com/HnVBh0GKFu
— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) June 25, 2020
A moment of national pride, our seniors lifted the 1983 Cricket World Cup on this day 🇮🇳 🏆 Congratulations to every member of the 1983 team 👏🏻👏🏻 You set the benchmark for us to achieve the same in 2011! Looking forward to India becoming a world champion in all sports 👍🏻👊🏻
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) June 25, 2020
Indian cricket changed on this day 🏆 Legendary team 🇮🇳 https://t.co/kXt48ZeNAx
— Krunal Pandya (@krunalpandya24) June 25, 2020
