1983 Cricket World Cup
Appearance
Prudential Cup '83 | |
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Dates | 9 June – 25 June |
Administrator(s) | International Cricket Council |
Cricket format | One Day International |
Tournament format(s) | Double round robin and Knockout |
Host(s) | England Wales |
Champions | India (1st title) |
Participants | 8 |
Matches played | 27 |
Attendance | 231,081 (8,559 per match) |
Most runs | David Gower (384) |
Most wickets | Roger Binny (18) |
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The 1983 Cricket World Cup (officially the Prudential Cup '83) was the 3rd edition of the Cricket World Cup tournament. It was held from 9 June to 25 June 1983 in England and Wales and was won by India. Eight countries participated in the event.