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 | |
|---|---|
| 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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