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June 25, 1983: The day India conquered the cricketing world
Kuljinder Sra
New Delhi, June 25, 2025: Exactly 42 years ago, on June 25, 1983, Indian cricket scripted history at Lord’s Cricket Ground, defeating the mighty West Indies to win their first-ever Cricket World Cup.
The iconic victory came against all odds, as India triumphed over the then two-time world champions, altering the landscape of cricket in the country forever.Led by the inspirational Kapil Dev, the Indian team posted a modest total of 183 runs.
However, a spirited bowling performance and unwavering fielding efforts saw them bowl out the star-studded West Indies team for just 140 runs, sealing a sensational 43-run win.
This historic win didn’t just earn India its maiden World Cup trophy but also ignited a cricketing revolution across the nation. The victory transformed cricket from a sport into a national passion, laying the foundation for India’s rise as a global cricketing powerhouse.
June 25, 1983, remains a golden date in Indian sports history — a day when belief triumphed over dominance, and underdogs became legends.