Prudential cup

Two World Cup: June 25, 1983; March 23, 2003; April 2, 2011 – these are the three dates when India competed in the final for the biggest trophy in ODI cricket, the World Cup, so far.

While we succeeded twice, and cut a sorry face in South Africa in 2003 against Ricky Ponting’s Australia, Sunday (November 19) will give the Men in Blue a chance for redemption when they take on the Aussies in their quest to glory that began with a six-wicket victory over the same side on October 8.

Interestingly, enroute their title triumph in England in 1983, Kapil’s Devils began their campaign with a 34-run win over defending champions West Indies, before landing the trophy after defeating the same side by 43 runs on a memorable afternoon at the Lord’s on June 25.