Cricket World Cup, 1983 was held in which of the following places?
- A.England
- B.Australia
- C.West Indies
- D.India
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Explanation
The correct answer is A, England. The 1983 Cricket World Cup was hosted by England, and the final was played at Lord's in London.
India, led by Kapil Dev, beat the West Indies by 43 runs in that final on 25 June 1983, scoring only 183 and then bowling the holders out for 140. Mohinder Amarnath was Man of the Match. It was India's first World Cup title and the turning point that made one-day cricket a mass game in the country. England also hosted the first three editions, in 1975, 1979 and 1983, all played in white clothing with a red ball over sixty overs a side.
Option B is wrong because Australia first co-hosted in 1992, with New Zealand. Option C is wrong as the West Indies hosted in 2007. Option D is wrong because India first co-hosted in 1987.
Exam tip: 1975, 1979, 1983 in England; India won 1983 and 2011.
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