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India defeated West Indies in which of the following World Cup finals?
1983 England
2007 West Indies
2019 England
2003 South Africa
1983 England
India defeated the West Indies by 43 runs in the final of the 1983 Prudential World Cup held at Lord's, London. This victory marked India's maiden Cricket World Cup title under the captaincy of Kapil Dev.
India defeated the West Indies by 43 runs in the final of the 1983 Prudential World Cup held at Lord's, London. This victory marked India's maiden Cricket World Cup title under the captaincy of Kapil Dev.
The 1983 World Cup final is a milestone in Indian history that signaled the rise of India as a global sporting powerhouse, occurring during the era of the 6th Five-Year Plan in India.
India scored 183 runs in the first innings, with K. Srikkanth being the top scorer.
Mohinder Amarnath was declared the Man of the Match for his all-round performance (26 runs and 3 wickets).
West Indies, the two-time defending champions, were bundled out for 140 runs.
The tournament was hosted by England and Wales.
Kapil Dev's iconic catch to dismiss Viv Richards is considered a turning point in Indian cricketing history.
Option B refers to the 2007 T20 World Cup, which India won in South Africa, not the West Indies.
Option C (2019) was won by England, where India exited in the semi-finals.
Option D (2003) refers to the final where Australia defeated India in South Africa.
A is correct тАФ India won their first ICC Cricket World Cup title by defeating the West Indies in the 1983 final at Lord's.
When studying Sports GK, always cross-reference winning captains and venues, as these are frequently asked in matches-style questions for exams like SSC CGL and UPSC Prelims.
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