1983 Cricket World Cup

Cricket World Cup

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.

Prudential Cup '83
Dates9 June – 25 June
Administrator(s)International Cricket Council
Cricket formatOne Day International
Tournament format(s)Double round robin and Knockout
Host(s)England England
Wales Wales
Champions India (1st title)
Participants8
Matches played27
Attendance231,081 (8,559 per match)
Most runsEngland David Gower (384)
Most wicketsIndia Roger Binny (18)
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1987