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 

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

Fans term India's 1983 World Cup maiden victory as a defining moment for the sport in the country. The nation never had to look back since that eventful day in the sport which has now become a religion or sorts in this part of the world. Photo: Getty Images 

Tagged as 'Underdogs', India went into the World Cup with hardly any expectations as nobody considered them as tournament favourites or title contenders, considering the inexperience the team had of playing ODI cricket. Photo: Getty Images 

Before the tournament, the Indian team were relatively inexperienced as they had played only 40 ODIs and had won only one match in the previous two editions of the prestigious event. Photo: Getty Images 

Kapil Dev led from the front, scoring 303 runs at an average of 60.60 including the belligerent 175 not out against Zimbabwe, regarded as one of the greatest ODI innings of all time, and also scalped 12 wickets. Photo: Getty Images