June 25, 1983, will forever be etched in the hearts of Indian cricket fans. On this historic day at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, India stunned the mighty West Indies to win their first-ever Cricket World Cup. Under the leadership of Kapil Dev, India defended a modest total of 183 and bowled out the two-time champions for just 140, scripting one of the most iconic victories in the sport’s history.
The win was a true team effort. Kris Srikkanth top-scored with 38, while Mohinder Amarnath made crucial contributions with both bat and ball—scoring 26 runs and picking up 3 wickets—which earned him the Player of the Match award. Madan Lal and Amarnath together claimed six vital wickets, sealing India’s place in cricketing folklore.
Even 42 years later, the cricket fraternity continues to celebrate this defining moment. On 25 June 2025, tributes poured in from all corners to commemorate the landmark day.
Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar shared a heartfelt memory on social media:
“I was just 10 when India won the World Cup on this day in 1983. That moment sparked a dream, and that dream became my journey.”
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also paid tribute to the iconic moment with a social media post:“#OnThisDay in 1983, Lord’s, A historic day & a landmark moment for Indian Cricket. #TeamIndia, led by the legendary @therealkapildev clinched the World Cup title.”
Kirti Azad, former cricketer and a member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, shared an emotional message: “What a moment that was when @therealkapildev lifted the #WorldCup on #25June #1983. It’s been #42 #years yet it seems it was only yesterday. We became the cricketing super power. #Congratulations to all the countrymen and all my teammates of the #83team.”
Here is how the Cricket fraternity has celebrated:
I was just 10 when India won the World Cup on this day in 1983. That moment sparked a dream, and that dream became my journey. pic.twitter.com/SklsIq896c
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 25, 2025
️ #OnThisDay in 1983
Lord’s
A historic day & a landmark moment for Indian cricket #TeamIndia, led by the legendary @therealkapildev clinched the World Cup title pic.twitter.com/lATU8lrs2j
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 25, 2025
OTD, 1983 ➡️
A postcard from Lord’s, stamped with glory pic.twitter.com/GGY9wNgDy4— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) June 25, 2025
? #OnThisDay in 1983, Kapil Paaji and his men fulfilled a billion dreams, and inspired a million more. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/wnoh3WOiQ2
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) June 25, 2025
What a moment that was when @therealkapildev lifted the #WorldCup on #25June #1983.
It’s been #42 #years yet. It seems it was only yesterday.
We became the cricketing super power.#Congratulations to all the countrymen and all my teammates of the #83team pic.twitter.com/NoZamVyiLq— Kirti Azad (@KirtiAzaad) June 25, 2025
No phones. No social media. Only one thing constant. … ! #OnThisDay in 1983 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/rpAU7wznJ9
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) June 25, 2025
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