1983 World Cup trivia

1983 World Cup was full of ups and downs. India won the World Cup by beating West Indies in the final at Lord's.

Some Interesting 1983 World Cup Trivia

1. Martin Snedden of New Zealand bowled the most expensive bowling figures in the tournament. He conceeded 105 runs in 12 overs against England. He picked two wickets also.
2. None of the batsman was able to score fifty in the final. Kriss Shrikkanth was the highest scorer with 38.
3. The best bowling figures in the tournament was produced by Winsten Davis of West Indies against Australia. he too 7/51.
4. The largest margin of victory in terms of runs in the tournament was 162 runs. Australia (320) beat India (158) at Trent Bridge
5. The most economical spell of the tournament was bowled by De Silva (Sri Lanka) who gave away 11 runs in his 12 overs, against New Zealand
6. The biggest partnership in the tournament was by Greenidge and Gomes of West Indies who made 195 against Zimbabwe
7. Mohinder Amarnath was the Man of the Match for India in both the semifinal and the final of the tournament
8. Sunil Valson was the only player in India's 1983 World Cup squad who did not play a single match.

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