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India were in the final against the two-time world champions, the most feared team in the world. No one thought India stood a chance. ©Getty Images
India did nothing to dispel that impression in the first innings. They were bowled out for 183. Kris Srikkanth’s 38 was the highest score of the innings. ©Getty Images
India won by 43 runs when Amarnath got Michael Holding lbw. ©Getty Images
Roger Binny, the highest wicket-taker of the tournament, dismissed Clive Lloyd. ©Getty Images
It was Viv Richards’ wicket – off a spectacular catch by Kapil Dev – that turned things around for India. ©Patrick Eagar
Mohinder Amarnath scored 26, then took 3 for 12 in seven overs with his gentle medium pace. ©Getty Images
India did nothing to dispel that impression in the first innings. They were bowled out for 183. Kris Srikkanth’s 38 was the highest score of the innings. ©Getty Images
EMAIL COMMENT from ERROL FERNANDO in Melbourne:
“Michael,I have vivid memories of India’s victory in 1983. It was totally unexpected and huge news at the time. The biggest moment was the dismissal of Vivian Richards. It would even have stopped the Third World War!
Errol