PRUDENTIAL WORLD CUP
1983
THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM
They came as underdogs. They left as World Champions. The tournament that changed Indian cricket forever.
KAPIL DEV'S TOURNAMENT
THE JOURNEY TO GLORY
THE WAKE-UP CALL
vs West Indies
India 262, WI 266/3
Lost to the mighty champions. But the seeds of belief were sown.
THE RESURRECTION
vs Zimbabwe
175* saves India
The greatest innings ever. One man against the odds.
BUILDING MOMENTUM
vs Australia
India 247, Aus 129
Crushing victory. India starts to believe.
SWEET REVENGE
vs West Indies
WI 228, India 232/5
The champions fall. India rises.
SEMI-FINAL
vs England
Eng 213, India 217/4
One step away from glory. The dream is alive.
THE FINAL
vs West Indies
India 183, WI 140
June 25, 1983. Lord's. History is made.
THE CATCH
Viv Richards. The greatest batsman. On song. A hook shot soaring to the boundary. Kapil running back... looking up... the world held its breath...
CAUGHT!
The catch that won the World Cup
THE FINAL • JUNE 25, 1983
INDIA BATTING
All Out • 54.4 Overs
Many thought it wasn't enough. But the captain believed.
WEST INDIES
All Out • 52 Overs
The mighty champions fell. India rose.
WORLD CHAMPIONS
“We didn't just win a World Cup. We changed Indian cricket forever.”
— KAPIL DEV