This Day That Year: Kapil Dev magical innings in World Cup 1983

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Thanks to Kapil Dev’s magical innings, India defeated Zimbabwe in a Group B match played at Nevil Ground, Royal Turnbridge Wells on 18th June 1983.

Indian captain Kapil Dev won the toss and decided to bat first. The decision did not pay off as Rawson and Curran had left India in tatters at 9 for 4. Sunil Gavaskar, Kris Srikanth, Mohinder Amarnath, and Sandeep Patil went cheaply. Yashpal Sharma could not score much as India lost half of the side with 17 runs on the board.

Kapil Dev came to the crease and played with positive intent. On the other hand, Roger Binny played the supporting role. Kapil and Binny added 60 runs for the 6th wicket. Roger Binny and Ravi Shastri went in quick succession to leave India in big trouble at 78 for 7. The captain showed his class with some great hitting and putting pressure back on the Zimbabwean bowlers. Madan Lal gave full support to Kapil Dev adding 62 runs for the 8th wicket.

Kapil led from the front and showed his class with power-hitting to complete his century off 72 balls. After completing his century, the Indian captain was simply sensational hitting big shots to put enough pressure on Zimbabwe bowlers. Syed Kirmani also played a crucial role by remaining not out on 24. Kapil and Syed Kirmani added unbeaten 126 runs for the 9th wicket. From a hopeless situation, Kapil Dev remained not out on 175 off 138 balls with 16 fours and 6 sixes.

From 17 for 5, India recovered to a respectable total of 266 for 8 in 60 overs. The Indian bowlers kept a tight line and length not allowing the Zimbabwean batsmen to score runs easily. Curran was the top scorer for Zimbabwe with 73. India bowled out Zimbabwe for 235 in 57 overs to register a famous 31 runs win.

Kapil Dev brilliant 175 was India’s first century in World Cup history. It remains one of the finest knocks by an Indian in ODIs. For his match-winning knock, Kapil was awarded the man of the match.  

India 266 for 8 in 60 overs ( Kapil Dev 175*, Syed Kirmani 24*, Curran 3/65, Rawson 3/47) beat Zimbabwe 235 in 57 overs ( KM Curran 73, RD Brown 35, Madan Lal 3/42, Roger Binny 2/45) by 31 runs.   

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Kapil Dev sensational 175* not in WC 1983 This Day That Year 


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