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On This Day In 1983: Kapil Dev-Led India Beat Mighty West Indies To Win First-Ever World Cup Trophy
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On this day, June 25, 1983, the Indian cricket team created history, under the leadership of Kapil Dev. Team India defeated West Indies by 43 runs in the final of the ODI World Cup. On this day, team India won an ICC tournament title for the first time ever by defeating a two-time former champion West Indies. Photo: Getty Images
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The image of Kapil lifting the World Cup trophy from the iconic Lord's balcony is still etched in the memories of cricket fans. It was a moment which told the cricketing world about the arrival of India on the big stage. Photo: Getty Images
Published at : 25 Jun 2021 01:36 PM (IST)
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