1983 World Cup was full of ups and downs. India won the World Cup by beating West Indies in the final at Lord's.
Some Interesting 1983 World Cup Trivia
- Martin Snedden of New Zealand bowled the most expensive bowling figures in the tournament. He conceeded 105 runs in 12 overs against England. He picked two wickets also.
- None of the batsman was able to score fifty in the final. Kriss Shrikkanth was the highest scorer with 38.
- The best bowling figures in the tournament was produced by Winsten Davis of West Indies against Australia. he too 7/51.
- The largest margin of victory in terms of runs in the tournament was 162 runs. Australia (320) beat India (158) at Trent Bridge
- The most economical spell of the tournament was bowled by De Silva (Sri Lanka) who gave away 11 runs in his 12 overs, against New Zealand
- The biggest partnership in the tournament was by Greenidge and Gomes of West Indies who made 195 against Zimbabwe
- Mohinder Amarnath was the Man of the Match for India in both the semifinal and the final of the tournament
- Sunil Valson was the only player in India's 1983 World Cup squad who did not play a single match.
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